Casio EX-H20G vs Sony A57

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was launched 24 months earlier than the A57 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades vs the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sony A57 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and A57.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.