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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony S2000
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 2 months later than the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z35 S2000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S2000 EX-Z35 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z35 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the S2000.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and S2000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Sony S2000
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $225