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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 5 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony H300

 EX-Z2000 H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 H300 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony H300

 EX-Z2000 H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got exterior measurements 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the H300.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and H300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (152g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (590g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (152g)
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony H300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $249