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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 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 SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z2000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS matches up against the EX-Z2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX240 HS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX240 HS EX-Z2000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS and the EX-Z2000.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and EX-Z2000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-Z2000.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
has face detect focus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (152g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $0