Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z2000 was announced 5 months before the NEX-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony NEX-5
| EX-Z2000 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Casio EX-Z2000
| NEX-5 | EX-Z2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony NEX-5
| EX-Z2000 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical 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 NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and NEX-5.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier.
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $599 |