Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was revealed 3 months earlier than the H70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H20G scores versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony H70
EX-H20G | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-H20G
H70 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H70
EX-H20G | H70 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and H70.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $199 |