Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S2000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z280 was revealed 4 months earlier than the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony S2000
| EX-Z280 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z280
| S2000 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony S2000
| EX-Z280 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the S2000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S2000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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-80 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $180 | $225 |