Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

The EX-H20G was introduced 24 months later than the A900 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A900
EX-H20G | A900 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Casio EX-H20G
A900 | EX-H20G | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A900
EX-H20G | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A900.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will produce more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 895g (1.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Launch price | $300 | $2,736 |