Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9500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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S9700
EX-H20G | S9700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-H20G
S9700 | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9700
EX-H20G | S9700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |