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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX90V

 EX-H20G HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-H20G

 HX90V EX-H20G 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2010Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX90V

 EX-H20G HX90V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the HX90V.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and HX90V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (216g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (216g)
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $440