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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S1200pj
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z2000 S1200pj 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-Z2000

 S1200pj EX-Z2000 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z2000 S1200pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (152g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (152 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (152g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
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