Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33


58 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-H15 was revealed 24 months later than the GX-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-H15 | GX-20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-H15
GX-20 | EX-H15 |
---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung GX-20
EX-H15 | GX-20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 features physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 vs the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and GX-20.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung GX-20 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $850 |