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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 15 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H20G grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W650

 EX-H20G W650 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W650 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W650

 EX-H20G W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G against the W650.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and W650.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W650 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony W650
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (124g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, H.264
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 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 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 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 - 220 shots
Battery style - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $140