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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 3 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony WX9

 EX-H20G WX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-H20G

 WX9 EX-H20G 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX9

 EX-H20G WX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G features external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the WX9.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and WX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony WX9
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) -
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $188