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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Announced September 2010
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was manufactured 9 months after the EX-Z550 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H20G EX-Z550 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-Z550 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H20G EX-Z550 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and EX-Z550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and EX-Z550.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-H20G should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216g)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE 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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $149