Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX300
EX-H20G | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-H20G
WX300 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX300
EX-H20G | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G and the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WX300.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $330 |