Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX20V

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 and the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and HX20V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.