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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A99 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was released 7 years before the A99 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A99 II

 EX-Z2000 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A99 II EX-Z2000 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 81 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A99 II

 EX-Z2000 A99 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior 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) and the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the A99 II.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A99 II is 95 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and A99 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony A99 II
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Sony A99 II Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (152g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A99 II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 849 grams (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 pictures
Type of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $0 $3,198