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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 13 months after the S930 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z2000 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 S930 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S930

 EX-Z2000 S930 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides external dimensions 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the S930.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and S930.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony S930
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony S930
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $219