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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 20 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony S980

 EX-H20G S980 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S980 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony S980

 EX-H20G S980 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers 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 S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G against the S980.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S980.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony S980
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (216g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Sony S980 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony S980
60
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony S980
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony S980
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (216g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $300