Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.