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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony H20

 EX-ZR1000 H20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012May 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 H20 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H20

 EX-ZR1000 H20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the H20.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and H20.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $572 $249