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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out at a similar time to the EX-Z550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the EX-Z550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z2000 EX-Z550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 EX-Z550 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z2000 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (152g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
46
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
28
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (152g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $149