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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S2000

 EX-ZR400 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S2000 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S2000

 EX-ZR400 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S2000.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and S2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony S2000
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S2000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 167g (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 life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $225