Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A550

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 10 months later than the A550 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G grades against the A550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G and the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and A550 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and A550.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern EX-H20G provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.