Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was revealed 5 years before the NX3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-G1 grades against the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and NX3000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and NX3000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.