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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z16 S2000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S2000 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z16 S2000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony S2000
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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