Casio EX-Z2000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Fujifilm XQ2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z2000 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.