Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony WX500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony WX500
EX-Z2000 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-Z2000
WX500 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 64 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX500
EX-Z2000 | WX500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and WX500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $348 |