Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony S930
EX-Z2000 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 112k | Crisper screen (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z2000
S930 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S930
EX-Z2000 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |