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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A390, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 6 months before the A390 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A390

 EX-Z2000 A390 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A390 EX-Z2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A390

 EX-Z2000 A390 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the A390.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and A390.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Sony A390 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
62
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 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 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A390
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Type of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $500