Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Announced September 2010

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was brought out 17 months after the EX-H20G which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades versus the EX-H20G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-H20G
SX240 HS | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-H20G | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-H20G
SX240 HS | EX-H20G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Casio EX-H20G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the EX-H20G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-H20G is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and EX-H20G.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $300 |