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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
55
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 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 NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-C3
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 5 months before the NEX-3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony NEX-3

 EX-Z2000 NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NEX-3 EX-Z2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony NEX-3

 EX-Z2000 NEX-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external 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 NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the NEX-3.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and NEX-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (152 grams)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography factors
62
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (152 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good MP (14MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than others (152g)
27
offers face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony NEX-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 297 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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