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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony HX20V
(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
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-FH100 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-FH100

 HX20V EX-FH100 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010More recent by 25 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX20V

 EX-FH100 HX20V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 has outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the HX20V.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
36
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Sony HX20V
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 201 grams (0.44 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $397