Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX7V
EX-H20G | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-H20G
HX7V | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX7V
EX-H20G | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |