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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years after the H20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony H20

 EX-ZR300 H20 
ReleasedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 H20 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H20

 EX-ZR300 H20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the H20.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
38
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
54
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $249