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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 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 H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 17 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G scores against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony H20

 EX-H20G H20 
RevealedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-H20G

 H20 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H20

 EX-H20G H20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside 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) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G vs the H20.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and H20.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (216g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony H20
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony H20
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (250g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 216g (0.48 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $249