Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-10 was launched 17 months after the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-10 scores versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony HX20V
EX-10 | HX20V | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-10
HX20V | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony HX20V
EX-10 | HX20V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 and Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 against the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and HX20V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and HX20V.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-14 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS 3 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | 455 photos | 320 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-130A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $456 | $397 |