Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A580

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 8 months earlier than the A580 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G and the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and A580.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A580 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.