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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 21 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony G3

 EX-H20G G3 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 G3 EX-H20G 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony G3

 EX-H20G G3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G and the G3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and G3.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (216g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (216g)
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $200