Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung TL500

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was launched 7 months earlier than the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-G1 grades versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 versus the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-G1 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.