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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced within a month of the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z2000 W350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 W350 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W350

 EX-Z2000 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the W350.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and W350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (152 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony W350
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony W350
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (152 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $200