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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was launched 14 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G scores versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony TX1

 EX-H20G TX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TX1 EX-H20G 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX1

 EX-H20G TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the TX1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H20G will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony TX1
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (216g)
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $350