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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 4 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-H20G NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-H20G

 NX mini EX-H20G 
ReleasedMarch 2014September 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX mini

 EX-H20G NX mini 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the NX mini.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and NX mini.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail having its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery power (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
38
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than others (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung NX mini
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-20 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Available lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 650 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $530