Casio EX-H20G vs Sony a5100

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years before the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H20G grades vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G versus the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and a5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will render greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind in sensor innovation.