Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX300M, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was announced 4 years before the NX300M which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys external dimensions 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 versus the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and NX300M is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300M will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.