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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
55
Features
57
Overall
55

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 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-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 19 months prior to the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony NEX-C3

 EX-Z2000 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 NEX-C3 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony NEX-C3

 EX-Z2000 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the NEX-C3.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (152g)
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (225g)
good megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (152 grams)
27
lighter than average (225 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony NEX-C3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $343