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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A230, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was released 8 months after the A230 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A230

 EX-Z2000 A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A230 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A230

 EX-Z2000 A230 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the A230.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and A230.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z2000 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z2000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony A230
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Sony A230 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 152g (0.34 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $569