Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- New Model is Sony HX20V

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was unveiled 17 months earlier than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX10V
EX-H20G | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-H20G
HX10V | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX10V
EX-H20G | HX10V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G features outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and HX10V.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 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 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 320 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $616 |