Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Updated by Sony a3500
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z2000 was brought out 4 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A3000
EX-Z2000 | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-Z2000
A3000 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A3000
EX-Z2000 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the A3000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and A3000.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $398 |