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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H10 scores versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-H10 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-H10

 HX20V EX-H10 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX20V

 EX-H10 HX20V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the HX20V.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and HX20V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX20V Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-06-11 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) 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 One One
Pricing at release $300 $397