Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was introduced 11 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G grades versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features outer 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G versus the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and a1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail using its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.