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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 4 years before the W730 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W730

 EX-Z2000 W730 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 W730 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W730

 EX-Z2000 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the W730.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W730 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
62
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (122 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Sony W730
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (152 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $138