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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 20 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony S950

 EX-H20G S950 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S950 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S950

 EX-H20G S950 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S950.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S950.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony S950
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony S950
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $130