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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H15 grades versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony TX20

 EX-H15 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-H15

 TX20 EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX20

 EX-H15 TX20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TX20.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and TX20.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $330