Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX240 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
- 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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX240 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX240 HS
EX-Z2000 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX240 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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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 |