Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Successor is Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was launched 19 months after the EX-Z2000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the EX-Z2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX230 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX230 HS
EX-Z2000 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX230 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS and the EX-Z2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and EX-Z2000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and EX-Z2000.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $0 |