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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 12 months before the W530 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W530

 EX-Z2000 W530 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 W530 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W530

 EX-Z2000 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the W530.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and W530.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony W530
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony W530
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $269