Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 2010
(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
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was announced 9 months later than the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony S2000
EX-Z16 | S2000 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z16
S2000 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony S2000
EX-Z16 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and S2000 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and S2000.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z16 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $225 |