Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.