Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z2000 was launched 24 months later than the GX-20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-Z2000 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-Z2000
GX-20 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung GX-20
EX-Z2000 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and GX-20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z2000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $850 |