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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 4 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony WX300

 EX-Z2000 WX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WX300 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX300

 EX-Z2000 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WX300.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony WX300
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony WX300
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (152g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $330