Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm X20

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H20G grades vs the Fujifilm X20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G features outside 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) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and Fujifilm X20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.