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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was announced 7 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G grades against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony A6500

 EX-H20G A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Casio EX-H20G

 A6500 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedOctober 2016September 2010Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6500

 EX-H20G A6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G provides 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the A6500.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (216 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Sony A6500 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (216 grams)
39
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony A6500
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Alpha a6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-20 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $1,298