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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced very close to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z550 S2000 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S2000 EX-Z550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z550 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 and the S2000.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S2000.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony S2000
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $225