Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z2000 was brought out within a month of the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ30W
| EX-Z2000 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-Z2000
| HZ30W | EX-Z2000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ30W
| EX-Z2000 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the HZ30W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and HZ30W.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called | - | WB600 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $280 |