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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon A100

 EX-Z2000 A100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A100 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon A100

 EX-Z2000 A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the A100.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and A100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Nikon A100 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Nikon A100 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
max fps very slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Nikon A100 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (152 grams)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Nikon Coolpix A100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2016-01-14
Body design 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $162