Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The EX-H20G was introduced 19 months earlier than the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up against the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung NX20
EX-H20G | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-H20G
NX20 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX20
EX-H20G | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and NX20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung NX20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 341g (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $1,100 |