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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was launched 4 years earlier than the A6000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A6000

 EX-H20G A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-H20G

 A6000 EX-H20G 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6000

 EX-H20G A6000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G against the A6000.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A6000.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Sony A6000
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than others in class (344g)
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony A6000
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (216g)
33
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-04-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $548