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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A330, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 8 months after the A330 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A330

 EX-Z2000 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A330 EX-Z2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A330

 EX-Z2000 A330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 features 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) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the A330.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and A330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-Z2000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Sony A330 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A330 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (152g)
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.34 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Style of battery - 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 Single Single
Retail price $0 $545