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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony S2000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed very close to the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-G1 scores versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony S2000

 EX-G1 S2000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-G1

 S2000 EX-G1 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony S2000

 EX-G1 S2000 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the S2000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and S2000.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-G1 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony S2000
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (154g)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (154 grams)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-800 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $225