Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony TX1
EX-H20G | TX1 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-H20G
TX1 | EX-H20G | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX1
EX-H20G | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |