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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 4 years before the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H20G grades against the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S9700

 EX-H20G S9700 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S9700 EX-H20G 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9700

 EX-H20G S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S9700.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and S9700.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $350