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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 12 months earlier than the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z2000 ST6500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ST6500 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z2000 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the ST6500.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and ST6500.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (152g)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
62
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (152g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (152 grams)
32
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 -