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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 8 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony H20

 EX-H15 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-H15

 H20 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony H20

 EX-H15 H20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the H20.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and H20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H15 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Sony H20 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 model NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $249