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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony HX9V

 EX-H20G HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-H20G

 HX9V EX-H20G 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX9V

 EX-H20G HX9V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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