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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 21 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H20G scores versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony S930

 EX-H20G S930 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S930 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S930

 EX-H20G S930 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has got physical 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) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G against the S930.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony S930
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $219