Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S980
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28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S980 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S980, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z2000 was released 11 months after the S980 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony S980
| EX-Z2000 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-Z2000
| S980 | EX-Z2000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony S980
| EX-Z2000 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the S980.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and S980.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-Z2000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 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 resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |