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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
65
Overall
71

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was introduced 6 years before the RX1R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony RX1R II

 EX-H20G RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio EX-H20G

 RX1R II EX-H20G 
LaunchedOctober 2015September 2010Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony RX1R II

 EX-H20G RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G and the RX1R II.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and RX1R II.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver greater detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
high MP (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (507g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony RX1R II
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 14cm
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $3,300