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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 7 years before the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G scores vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A9

 EX-H20G A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-H20G

 A9 EX-H20G 
LaunchedApril 2017September 2010More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A9

 EX-H20G A9 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G vs the A9.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony A9
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (216 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Sony A9 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony A9
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery pack (650 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony A9
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (216 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A9
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha A9
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $300 $4,498