Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony S2000
EX-G1 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-G1
S2000 | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony S2000
EX-G1 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |