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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 9 months after the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony S2100

 EX-H20G S2100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S2100 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S2100

 EX-H20G S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G against the S2100.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and S2100.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony S2100
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $0