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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 18 months before the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-Z2000 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-Z2000

 HX9V EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX9V

 EX-Z2000 HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the HX9V.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $328