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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was introduced 13 months later than the EX-Z280 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G matches up against the EX-Z280 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H20G EX-Z280 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-Z280 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H20G EX-Z280 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G provides external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and EX-Z280 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
55
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $180