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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z450 S2000 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S2000 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z450 S2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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