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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z2000 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 TX9 EX-Z2000 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z2000 TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the TX9.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (152g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony TX9
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (152g)
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 152g (0.34 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $799