Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external measurements 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.