Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A9

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 8 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A9 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and A9.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.