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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony H20

 EX-ZR800 H20 
IntroducedAugust 2013May 2009Newer by 52 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 H20 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony H20

 EX-ZR800 H20 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the H20.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and H20.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony H20
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony H20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $249