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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
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 SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX600 HS matches up against the EX-H20G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX600 HS EX-H20G 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-H20G SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX600 HS EX-H20G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-H20G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and EX-H20G is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and EX-H20G.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
70
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $300