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Casio EX-Z2000

 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Read full specs
  • Alternatives
  • Size Comparison
  • FAQ
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z2000 summary

Casio EX-Z2000 is Casio's Ultracompact digital camera originally released on January of 2010. The camera features a 14MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a full resolution of 4320 x 3240.

The EX-Z2000 is positioned #75 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras and overall #1049 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please use our Smart camera search to see camera listings based on your personalized factors.

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Here is a graph of various factors used in the rating system.

Casio EX-Z2000 history

The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can take a look at all older and the latest models as well as main features.

ModelVisualizeLensResolutionSensor SizeReleased
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Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5 front thumbnailCasio EX-ZS5
EX-Z2000 vs EX-ZS5
()mm
F
14MP1/2.3"2011
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z16
EX-Z2000 vs EX-Z16
36-107mm
F3.2-5.7
12MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-S200 front thumbnailCasio EX-S200
EX-Z2000 vs EX-S200
27-108mm
F3.2-5.9
14MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z800 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z800
EX-Z2000 vs EX-Z800
27-108mm
F3.2-5.9
14MP1/2.3"2010
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Casio-Exilim-EX-S7 front thumbnailCasio EX-S7
EX-Z2000 vs EX-S7
36-107mm
F3.1-5.6
12MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z35
EX-Z2000 vs EX-Z35
36-107mm
F3.1-5.6
12MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z2000 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z200026-130mm
F2.8-6.5
14MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z550
EX-Z2000 vs EX-Z550
26-104mm
F2.6-5.9
14MP1/2.3"2010
Casio-Exilim-EX-G1 front thumbnailCasio EX-G1
EX-Z2000 vs EX-G1
38-114mm
F3.9-5.4
12MP1/2.3"2009
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Casio-Exilim-EX-S5 front thumbnailCasio EX-S5
EX-Z2000 vs EX-S5
()mm
F3.1-5.6
9MP1/2.3"2009
Casio-Exilim-EX-FS10 front thumbnailCasio EX-FS10
EX-Z2000 vs EX-FS10
38-114mm
F3.9-7.1
9MP1/2.3"2009
Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400 front thumbnailCasio EX-Z400
EX-Z2000 vs EX-Z400
28-112mm
F2.6-7.0
12MP1/2.3"2009

Casio EX-Z2000 Pros and Cons

Here is a selection of upsides and downsides of the Casio EX-Z2000 based on criterias that are often regarded as useful in a digital camera.

built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good minimum ISO (64)
good zoom range (26-130mm 5.0 x zoom)
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have phase detect auto focus
does not have RAW support
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition (152 grams)
lack of aperture priority mode
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution screen (461 k dot)
max zoom aperture not good (f6.5)
missing external mic jack
missing HDMI support
missing headphone jack
missing Time Lapse function
no manual control
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
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Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor specs

The sensor specification in the Casio EX-Z2000 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter may lead to cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 14MP and includes a standard ISO range of 64 - 3200. Sadly, RAW photos are not supported therefore you have less room to maneuver in post.

The picture below displays the EX-Z2000's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The EX-Z2000 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is displayed in green.

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 sensor size Photography Glossary

To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Camera sensor aspect ratios

Casio EX-Z2000 dimensions

Casio EX-Z2000 has a weight of 0.34 lbs (152g or 5.36 ounces) and features external proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7"). The weight of average Ultracompact camera is 121g so the Casio EX-Z2000 is weightier compared to various competitors.

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Listed below is a visual of the Casio EX-Z2000 next to a soda to help you to have a feel for its size.

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 dimensions scale

The top view below will provide the button design on the EX-Z2000.

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 topview buttons dials

Casio EX-Z2000 Lens details

The EX-Z2000 features an inbuilt lens giving a focal range of 26-130mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which might not be ideal but it will be useful in certain circumstances.

At it's widest 26mm, the lens provides an aperture of f2.8 which will be pretty sluggish and not good in low light occasions and you will probably find it difficult to capture a shallow depth of field. You will likely also need to up your ISO which causes noisy photos. At the long end, 130mm comes to f6.5 making it fairly sluggish and you will have to go with slower shutter speeds.

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Casio EX-Z2000 Connectivity

The EX-Z2000 has the following connectivity:

  • USB Yes
  • Wireless Yes

Digital cameras which have NFC and Bluetooth support can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to send files and at times adjust settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.

Several apps also enable a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external display. A lot of cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack using the USB port.

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Casio EX-Z2000 Video details

The highest possible video quality in the Casio EX-Z2000 is 640 x 480 and it can save in Motion JPEG file format. 480p is low by today's requirements. You should really aim for a minimum FUll HD quality for video. The body does not offer a mic and headphone socket which means that you have got zero control over your sound. It is probably a better idea to order another camera should you require decent sound in your videos.

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Casio EX-Z2000 Weather Sealing

There is no environment proofing for the Casio EX-Z2000 so you have to be careful in rainy or dusty conditions.

Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder

The Casio EX-Z2000 features a 3" fixed display with a resolution of 461k dots.

Sadly the display isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Casio EX-Z2000 are below:

  • ViewFinder None

Viewfinders can be rather helpful for bright outdoor conditions which might make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Casio EX-Z2000 Shutter details

The highest shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds.

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Casio EX-Z2000 Flash and Hot shoe details

Casio EX-Z2000 has got just inbuilt flash lacking external flash support.

Casio EX-Z2000 Autofocusing details

Casio EX-Z2000 has got only Contrast Based AF and lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster and accurate compared to Contrast Based autofocusing.

Casio EX-Z2000 boasts manual focusing in case it is needed for low light or you require more exact control on focusing.

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Casio EX-Z2000 Battery life

The average Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 features the best (320) battery life for this group of cameras.

Listed below is a collection of Ultracompact cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

Casio EX-Z2000 for various kinds of photography

The following diagram provides a rundown of the Casio EX-Z2000 for various kinds of photography. To find out more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors

The Casio EX-Z2000 gets a score of 34 which is subpar, and means the camera is not suitable for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor specs, RAW support along with the option to use off-camera flash.

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has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice

Coming in at a reasonable score of 55, the Casio EX-Z2000 is relatively appropriate for street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of image quality plus portability.

Photography Glossary
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (152g)

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000

A subpar sports photography points total of 38 means the Casio EX-Z2000 is not suitable for taking photos of sports. A camera must have great autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights

Portability is really crucial when picking a travel camera. All things considered, the Casio EX-Z2000 gets a very good 62 as a travelling camera which is a good pick to purchase for your holidays.

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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice

If you're planning to buy a camera for landscape photography, the most essential aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Casio EX-Z2000 and it's average rating of 46 for a landscape camera is reasonably suited within the current market.

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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000

A vlogging camera should offer a moving display screen, mic input and preferably image stabilization. Taking all things in to account, the Casio EX-Z2000 is not suitable for vlogging as it gets a subpar rating of 28.

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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)

Casio EX-Z2000 Alternatives

If you are trying to find alternatives to the EX-Z2000, below is a list of the top scored cameras which fall in to the class of Ultracompact.

The line graph below will give you an overview of the EX-Z2000 versus it's highest ranked rivals shown above.

These are some more cameras you might look into as alternative options. To review a complete comparison, go to the "compare" link.

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Specifications

General Information
Manufacturer
Casio
Model type
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Category
Ultracompact
Revealed
2010-01-06
Body design
Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type
CCD
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions
6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area
28.1mm²
Sensor resolution
14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio
4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution
4320 x 3240
RAW files
Maximum native ISO
3200
Minimum native ISO
64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support
fixed lens
Lens zoom range
26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture
f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier
5.8
Screen
Screen type
Fixed Type
Screen diagonal
3 inch
Resolution of screen
461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder
None
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating
not tested
DXO Color Depth rating
not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating
not tested
DXO Low light rating
not tested
Features
Minimum shutter speed
4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed
1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options
Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions
1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution
640x480
Video data format
Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless
Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS
None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight
152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions
99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
Other
Battery ID
NP-110
Self timer
Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage
SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots
One
Launch price
$0