Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 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
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was revealed 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H20G scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX500
EX-H20G | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-H20G
WX500 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX500
EX-H20G | WX500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WX500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $348 |