Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was launched 10 months before the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX9V
EX-H20G | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-H20G
HX9V | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX9V
EX-H20G | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G versus the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and HX9V.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 model | NP-90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $328 |