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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 months after the H20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony H20

 EX-Z90 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 H20 EX-Z90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H20

 EX-Z90 H20 
IntroducedAugust 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 against the H20.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z90 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Sony H20
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $249