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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 4 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S2000

 EX-Z90 S2000 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S2000 EX-Z90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S2000

 EX-Z90 S2000 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S2000.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and S2000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $225