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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 19 months after the S2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony S2000

 EX-ZR100 S2000 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S2000 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S2000

 EX-ZR100 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the S2000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony S2000
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average (204g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $225