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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S2100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced at a similar time to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z2000 S2100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 S2100 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z2000 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys 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) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the S2100.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and S2100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (152g)
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony S2100
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony S2100
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (152g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $0