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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 11 months after the SL102 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-G1 SL102 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-G1

 SL102 EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL102

 EX-G1 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features 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 SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the SL102.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and SL102.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-G1 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
31
manual focus
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
30
great max aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $61 $130