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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G scores against the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony H55

 EX-H20G H55 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-H20G

 H55 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H55

 EX-H20G H55 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G has got external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the H55.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and H55.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216g)
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $235