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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 8 months later than the S6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H20G scores vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S6000

 EX-H20G S6000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S6000 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S6000

 EX-H20G S6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has external 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 Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G versus the S6000.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S6000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-H20G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (216 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (216g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $300