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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 6 months prior to the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony WX5

 EX-Z2000 WX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WX5 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX5

 EX-Z2000 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outer measurements 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WX5.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and WX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony WX5
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (152 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Sony WX5
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (152g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $250