Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony H20
EX-Z90 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-Z90
H20 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony H20
EX-Z90 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |