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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G versus Casio EX-Z270, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 21 months after the EX-Z270 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the EX-Z270 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-H20G EX-Z270 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-Z270 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-H20G EX-Z270 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Casio EX-Z270 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the EX-Z270.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and EX-Z270 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and EX-Z270.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (216g)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-90 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $0