Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-H20G | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H20G
EX-Z280 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z280
EX-H20G | EX-Z280 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |