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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 17 months later than the H20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony H20

 EX-ZR10 H20 
ReleasedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 H20 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony H20

 EX-ZR10 H20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the H20.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and H20.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR10 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sony H20
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $190 $249