Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was released 9 years before the HX99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H20G grades vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G offers physical dimensions 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G against the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.