Digital cameras have a variety of types and features that sometimes makes us confused to choose according to our needs. Choosing a camera is actually tricky, especially for users who enter the category beginner or amateur. The 14-megapixel, 10X-optical-zoom Casio Exilim EX-H20G is a great little travel companion, thanks to well-implemented in-camera mapping and GPS features that make it a near-perfect pocket megazoom camera for your vacation.
On the other hand, At 1.13 inches deep, 4.0 inches wide, and 2.7 inches high, the Exilim EX-H20G is a bit bigger than your average pocket camera. It’s still small enough for roomier coat pockets or cargo pants, though. You should know that the camera has a 14-megapixel CCD sensor which is sized at 1/2.3 inches behind its 10X-optical-zoom lens, which reaches from a very wide-angle 24mm to a telephoto end of 240mm. An additional 5X digital zoom is available beyond the telephoto end of the zoom range, but image quality gets downright rough once you dip into the digital zoom.
In addition, on the top of the camera are the on or off button, the shutter release surrounded by a zoom control, and the camera’s slightly protruding GPS antenna. Two more buttons on the top provide quick access to the camera’s mapping and GPS features. One button, which has a graphic of a Fisher-Price-like person, centers the camera’s map on your current location. The other button, which has a globe-like icon, displays the shots you’ve taken on a map interface.
Meanwhile, a few focusing options are in the mix, but notable performance issues affect some of them. The EX-H20G’s autofocus generally performs well, and a motion-tracking autofocus mode is available to help keep fast-moving objects in sharp view. However, the camera’s macro capabilities are mediocre at best. You can get only about 4 inches from a subject without producing a blurry shot and its manual focus needs a bit of work, as well.
Then, the EX-H20G earned scores of Very Good for each of our imaging categories such as exposure quality, color accuracy, sharpness, and lack of distortion. You know that the camera received a score of Good for video quality and audio quality.
Talking about battery, Battery life is outstanding. The Exilim EX-H20G’s rechargeable lithium ion battery has a rating of 600 shots per charge with the camera’s GPS functionality turned off, and 480 shots with GPS turned on. Most cameras in its class are rated for 300 to 400 shots per charge, so the EX-H20G’s level of energy efficiency is truly rare. May good luck always go with you!
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