Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony a1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 12 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Sony a1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and a1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a1 will give you extra detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.