Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX30V

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 17 months prior to the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G grades versus the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside dimensions 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.