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Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released September 2010
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Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon N and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was launched 2 years later than the EX-H20G and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the N scores versus the EX-H20G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-H20G

 N EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon N

 EX-H20G N 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-H20G

 N EX-H20G 
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N provides outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon N and Casio EX-H20G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the N vs the EX-H20G.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-H20G is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and EX-H20G.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H20G to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern N will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
72
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Canon N vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $300