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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was brought out 21 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony H20

 EX-H30 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-H30

 H20 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H20

 EX-H30 H20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the H20.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and H20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $709 $249