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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-H15 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung 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