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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX20 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-H20G SX20 IS 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX20 IS EX-H20G 
IntroducedJuly 2010September 2010Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
50
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
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