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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7R III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A7R III

 EX-Z2000 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A7R III EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2010Fresher by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7R III

 EX-Z2000 A7R III 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the A7R III.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and A7R III.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will offer you greater detail due to its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Sony A7R III
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (152g)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R III Travel photography highlights
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (650 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
28
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (152 grams)
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A7R III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2017-10-25
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $0 $2,800