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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-G1 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-G1

 NX30 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2009Newer by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
supports touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung NX30
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