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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A7

 EX-Z2000 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A7 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7

 EX-Z2000 A7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the A7.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and A7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (152g)
79
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (152g)
35
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha A7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $798