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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H20G was launched 3 years earlier than the A3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades vs the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A3000

 EX-H20G A3000 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-H20G

 A3000 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A3000

 EX-H20G A3000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the A3000.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and A3000.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony A3000
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
good battery life (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
26
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $398