Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-G1 was brought out 6 months before the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX5
| EX-G1 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-G1
| NX5 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX5
| EX-G1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2009 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the NX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and NX5.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will result in greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.40 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-800 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $61 | $499 |