Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A37

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was announced 20 months before the A37 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G scores against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider 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") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A37.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A37 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.