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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 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 SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-Z2000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the EX-Z2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX260 HS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX260 HS EX-Z2000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-Z2000.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and EX-Z2000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and EX-Z2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
has face detect focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (231g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (152g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-06-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
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 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $0