Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 7 months later than the EX-Z2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the EX-Z2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-Z2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and EX-Z2000 is 65 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-Z2000.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX20 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.