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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX230 HS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX230 HS EX-Z2000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (223g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (152g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
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