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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WX9 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z2000 WX9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WX9 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z2000 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the WX9.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (152 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony WX9
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (152 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
46
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (152 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Launch price $0 $188