Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung SL820, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 10 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 against the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and SL820.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-G1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.