Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5
91 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5 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
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H20G was introduced 4 months after the HX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G scores vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX5
| EX-H20G | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-H20G
| HX5 | EX-H20G |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX5
| EX-H20G | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has outer 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G versus the HX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and HX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $275 |
