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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled very close to the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-G1 grades against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-G1 ST100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-G1

 ST100 EX-G1 
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST100

 EX-G1 ST100 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions 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 ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the ST100.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $61 $250