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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony TX30

 EX-Z2000 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 TX30 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony TX30

 EX-Z2000 TX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the TX30.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and TX30.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony TX30
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
46
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $230