Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A55

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was released 7 months earlier than the A55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and A55.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A55 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.