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Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Superseded the Canon 30D
  • Newer Model is Canon 50D
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 40D was announced 3 years earlier than the EX-Z2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 40D grades vs the EX-Z2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Casio EX-Z2000

 40D EX-Z2000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon 40D

 EX-Z2000 40D 
RevealedJanuary 2010October 2007Newer by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Casio EX-Z2000

 40D EX-Z2000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z2000 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 40D vs the EX-Z2000.

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and EX-Z2000 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and EX-Z2000.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 40D with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z2000 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 40D
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 40D
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 40D
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
48
environment sealing
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (800 per charge)
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (152g)
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Canon 40D vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon EOS 40DCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 40D Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-10-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,099 $0