Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was brought out 10 months earlier than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G grades versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W550
EX-H20G | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-H20G
W550 | EX-H20G | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W550
EX-H20G | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outside 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G versus the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and W550.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | - |
Pricing at release | $300 | $119 |