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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Launched September 2010
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 14 months later than the EX-Z90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G scores vs the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-Z90

 EX-H20G EX-Z90 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-Z90 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z90

 EX-H20G EX-Z90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Casio EX-Z90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G against the EX-Z90.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and EX-Z90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and EX-Z90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (216g)
55
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $150