Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.