Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was launched 6 years later than the EX-Z2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the EX-Z2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX420 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-Z2000 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX420 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z2000 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS vs the EX-Z2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and EX-Z2000 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX-Z2000.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $0 |