Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX30

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years before the NX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H20G scores against the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G and the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and NX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.