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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 6 years before the A68 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A68

 EX-Z2000 A68 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A68 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2010Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A68

 EX-Z2000 A68 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the A68.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and A68.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony A68
62
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Sony A68
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (152g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A68
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony SLT-A68
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $581