Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony S2000
EX-Z35 | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z35
S2000 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S2000
EX-Z35 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |