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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was released 11 months before the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-H20G scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony NEX-C3

 EX-H20G NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 NEX-C3 EX-H20G 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony NEX-C3

 EX-H20G NEX-C3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the NEX-C3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (216g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (225 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (216g)
27
lighter than average (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony NEX-C3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $343