Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon S9300
- Renewed by Nikon S9700

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was brought out 3 years prior to the S9500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades vs the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S9500
EX-H20G | S9500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-H20G
S9500 | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 28 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9500
EX-H20G | S9500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical 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 S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and S9500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $230 |