Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 5 months prior to the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with external 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) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and HX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-Z2000 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.