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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 4 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H20G matches up against the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-H20G NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-H20G

 NX3000 EX-H20G 
RevealedMay 2014September 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX3000

 EX-H20G NX3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G and the NX3000.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and NX3000.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (216g)
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (216g)
34
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung NX3000
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung NX3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $897