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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H20G matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX5

 EX-H20G WX5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WX5 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX5

 EX-H20G WX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the WX5.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (216g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $250