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Casio EXILIM EX Z2 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:125 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Casio EXILIM EX Z2 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

Score
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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90%

3.1

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

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3.1

Technical score

Technical score
3.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

1.9

Photo Features

18%

3.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.7

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

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7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 42 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of camera Casio EXILIM EX Z2

Technical score
Technical score
3.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

1.9

Photo Features

18%

3.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.7

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

3.1
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 42 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Casio EXILIM EX Z2 has a popularity score of 6, which is higher than 62.6% of cameras.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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60%

3.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.5
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
12.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.1 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 12.1 MP, which is lower than that of 86.6% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.55 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.55 µm, which are smaller than those in 60.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
64
Base ISO
64
This camera has a base ISO of 64 which is lower than that of 95.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
11
N. of focus points
11
This camera has 11 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 60.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 6.5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
848 px
Max video resolution
848 px
This camera supports 848 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 90.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Video bitrate
11 Mbps
Video bitrate
11 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 11 Mbps which is lower than that of 90.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
125 g
Weight
125 g
This camera weighs 125 g which is lighter than 94.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.6% of cameras.
Width
96.8 mm
Width
96.8 mm
This camera has a width of 96.8 mm which is narrower than 88.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
56.5 mm
Height
56.5 mm
This camera has a height of 56.5 mm which is shorter than 92.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
17.8 mm
Thickness
17.8 mm
This camera has a thickness of 17.8 mm which is thinner than 98.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Casio EXILIM EX Z2 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    125 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (125 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    125 g vs 395 g
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 28.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    17.8 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (17.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    17.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 17.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    56.5 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (56.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    56.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 23.1 mm narrower
    Width
    96.8 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96.8 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96.8 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 4.14x cheaper
    Casio EXILIM EX Z2 is cheaper than the average camera (£70 vs £290).
    £70 vs £290
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0178 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0178 GB vs 0 GB
  • 4.14x cheaper
    Casio EXILIM EX Z2 is cheaper than the average camera (£70 vs £290).
    £70 vs £290
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    125 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (125 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    125 g vs 395 g
  • 28.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    17.8 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (17.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    17.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 23.1 mm narrower
    Width
    96.8 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96.8 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96.8 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 17.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    56.5 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (56.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    56.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0178 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0178 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    848 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (848 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    848 px vs 1920 px
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.1 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4.4 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.3 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 12.7% worse value for money
    Casio EXILIM EX Z2 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.5 vs 6.2).
    5.5 vs 6.2
  • 7.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    the average camera
    Casio EXILIM EX Z2 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.41 vs 8.000).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.1 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.79 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.55 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.55 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4 older
    Release date
    2009
    This camera is older than the average camera (2009 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    August 2009
    2,009 vs 2,013
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 4.4 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.3 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 12 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    11
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (11 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    11 vs 23
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    848 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (848 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    848 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 19 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    11 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (11 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    11 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 20 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    10 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (10 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    10 min vs 30 min
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 42 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Casio EXILIM EX Z2

  • Ultra-slim, pocket-sized metal body that is easy to carry and handle
  • Intuitive and beginner-friendly interface with simple controls and a well-organized menu
  • Vast selection of 'Best Shot' (BS) preset modes for various shooting conditions
  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly point-and-shoot option
  • Produces a distinctive 'retro' digital look with rosy-tinted outputs that are popular for nostalgic photography
  • Solid battery life capable of around 240 shots per charge

What we don't like about Casio EXILIM EX Z2

  • Low-resolution rear LCD screen that makes images look grainier and more washed out than they actually are
  • Significant image noise and loss of detail when shooting at higher ISO settings or in low-light environments
  • No high-definition (HD) video recording despite some marketing claims; limited to standard definition
  • Lack of advanced manual controls, making it less suitable for serious photography enthusiasts
  • Sluggish performance in terms of shutter lag and writing images to the memory card
  • Limited macro range which makes close-up photography challenging

Verdict

The Casio Exilim EX-Z2 is an ultra-compact digital camera featuring a 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens with a 35.5-106.5mm equivalent focal range. Its core characteristics include a 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, the EXILIM Engine 4.0 for improved image processing, and a dedicated video button for recording Motion JPEG clips at up to 848x480 resolution. Main pros are its pocket-friendly slim design, speedy start-up time of approximately 1.8 seconds, and the user-friendly 'Best Shot' modes that simplify settings for beginners. However, it is noted for some cons such as a low-resolution display (approximately 114,960 dots) that can make images appear grainy on the device, a primarily plastic build that may feel cheap to some users, and poor low-light performance due to a weak flash range and limited ISO sensitivity up to 1600.

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