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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX50V

 EX-H20G HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-H20G

 HX50V EX-H20G 
LaunchedApril 2013September 2010More recent by 31 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX50V

 EX-H20G HX50V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features external 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G against the HX50V.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (216 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (216g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $439