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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 17 months later than the EX-H20G making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A4000 IS scores against the EX-H20G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 A4000 IS EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-H20G A4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 A4000 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has sizing of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS and the EX-H20G.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX-H20G is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (175 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (216g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (175 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (216 grams)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 175 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $300