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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 10 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-G1 grades versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-G1 SL30 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-G1

 SL30 EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL30

 EX-G1 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 features physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the SL30.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and SL30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-G1 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-G1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
54
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154g)
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $61 $93