Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was introduced 4 months before the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony S2000
EX-Z450 | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z450
S2000 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2000
EX-Z450 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the S2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and S2000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z450 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $229 | $225 |