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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 3 months prior to the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W560

 EX-H20G W560 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W560 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W560

 EX-H20G W560 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G against the W560.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and W560.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $139