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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 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-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H20G versus Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 20 months before the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up against the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H20G EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-H20G

 EX-ZR300 EX-H20G 
IntroducedMay 2012September 2010More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H20G EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers 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-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and EX-ZR300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (216g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $329