Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 7 years before the HX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers physical 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and HX80.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.