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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 2 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H20

 EX-ZR100 H20 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 27 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 H20 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H20

 EX-ZR100 H20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the H20.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and H20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony H20
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
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 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-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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $249