Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 months earlier than the EX-Z2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX120 IS grades vs the EX-Z2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the EX-Z2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and EX-Z2000 is 87 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and EX-Z2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.