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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Renewed by Canon S110
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 S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon S100 versus Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively close but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was introduced 16 months after the EX-H20G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S100 matches up against the EX-H20G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S100 EX-H20G 
ReleasedDecember 2011September 2010More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon S100

 EX-H20G S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-H20G

 S100 EX-H20G 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 vs the EX-H20G.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and EX-H20G is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging info
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-22 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $300