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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A380, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was released 5 months after the A380 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A380

 EX-Z2000 A380 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A380 EX-Z2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A380

 EX-Z2000 A380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external 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) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the A380.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and A380.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Sony A380 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony A380
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Sony A380 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (152 grams)
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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