Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX1000

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 19 months before the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G against the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and NX1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.