Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was brought out 19 months earlier than the S1200pj making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the S1200pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S1200pj
EX-Z2000 | S1200pj | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-Z2000
S1200pj | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S1200pj
EX-Z2000 | S1200pj | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides physical measurements 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 S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S1200pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the S1200pj.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and S1200pj.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 0.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 186g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-110 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $499 |