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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 21 months later than the EX-Z400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H20G grades against the EX-Z400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-H20G EX-Z400 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-Z400 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-H20G EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G against the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and EX-Z400 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and EX-Z400.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $0