Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Introduced September 2010

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H20G, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was manufactured 2 months before the EX-H20G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX20 IS grades vs the EX-H20G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
SX20 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-H20G | SX20 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H20G
SX20 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H20G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-H20G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-H20G is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and EX-H20G.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-09-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $300 |