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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 12 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z400 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S2000 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z400 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the S2000.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S2000.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z400 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $225