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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 6 years before the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G grades vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A7S II

 EX-H20G A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-H20G

 A7S II EX-H20G 
RevealedOctober 2015September 2010More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A7S II

 EX-H20G A7S II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the A7S II.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and A7S II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-H20G will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
49
environment proofing
low battery (370 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low MP (12MP)
low battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (216g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-20 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $2,767