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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony S2100

 EX-Z800 S2100 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S2100 EX-Z800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony S2100

 EX-Z800 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Sony S2100
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony S2100
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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