Casio EX-10 vs Sony H20

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-10 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-10 scores against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 and the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-10 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.