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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 17 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony H90

 EX-H20G H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Casio EX-H20G

 H90 EX-H20G 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony H90

 EX-H20G H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers 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) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G and the H90.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Sony H90
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (216g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony H90
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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 One One
Cost at release $300 $230