Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-G1 was released 5 years prior to the NX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX30
EX-G1 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-G1
NX30 | EX-G1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX30
EX-G1 | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and NX30.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154g (0.34 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-800 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $61 | $699 |