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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX30

 EX-H20G WX30 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WX30 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX30

 EX-H20G WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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