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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was brought out 9 months after the W310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H20G matches up against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W310

 EX-H20G W310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W310 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W310

 EX-H20G W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys external measurements 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G vs the W310.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and W310.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony W310
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Sony W310
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 model NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $150