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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Newer Model is Sony A77 II
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 21 months earlier than the A77 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A77

 EX-Z2000 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A77 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedOctober 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A77

 EX-Z2000 A77 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys physical 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the A77.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and A77.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A77 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony A77
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
Sony A77 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Sony A77
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Sony A77 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (152g)
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A77
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony SLT-A77
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-10-25
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 732 gr (1.61 lb)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $900