Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was released 10 months prior to the WX30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX30
EX-H20G | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-H20G
WX30 | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX30
EX-H20G | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G and the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WX30.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
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 range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $259 |