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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX420 IS EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-Z2000 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX420 IS EX-Z2000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
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