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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony S2000

 EX-ZR15 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S2000 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S2000

 EX-ZR15 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S2000.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S2000.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (325 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony S2000
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 325 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $225