Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was released 17 months prior to the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony TX20
EX-H20G | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-H20G
TX20 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX20
EX-H20G | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G versus the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TX20.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX20 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $330 |