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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony a1

 EX-H20G a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 a1 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2021September 2010More recent by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony a1

 EX-H20G a1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Sony a1 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (530 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Sony a1 Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery life (530 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count excellent (50MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony a1
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony a1
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (216g)
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-20 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 737g (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $300 $6,498