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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was announced 4 months after the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H20G grades against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung NX5

 EX-H20G NX5 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-H20G

 NX5 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX5

 EX-H20G NX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers outer 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G and the NX5.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and NX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (216g)
24
features face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $499