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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony WX500
(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  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX500

 EX-H20G WX500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WX500 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2010Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX500

 EX-H20G WX500 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery (360 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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