Casio EX-H20G vs Sony TX7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 9 months later than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G scores vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G against the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and TX7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G will have a benefit in sensor technology.