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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 10 months prior to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H20G matches up against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX7V

 EX-H20G HX7V 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-H20G

 HX7V EX-H20G 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX7V

 EX-H20G HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the HX7V.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and HX7V.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 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 model NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $499