Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 9 months prior to the EX-Z2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the EX-Z2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS vs the EX-Z2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-Z2000 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-Z2000.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.