Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R II

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony A7R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the A7R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and A7R II.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail using its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.