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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX300

 EX-H20G WX300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WX300 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX300

 EX-H20G WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (216g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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