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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Released September 2010
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 5 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S9900

 EX-H20G S9900 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S9900 EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9900

 EX-H20G S9900 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G against the S9900.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S9900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
73
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $300