Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100
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25 Overall
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34 Features
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was manufactured 7 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony S2100
EX-Z800 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z800
S2100 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony S2100
EX-Z800 | S2100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and S2100.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z800 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z800 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-120 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $0 |