Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was announced 5 years before the NX2000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the NX2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and NX2000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.