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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-Z2000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ZX1 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k461kClearer screen (+2304k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-Z2000 ZX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the ZX1.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and ZX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Zeiss
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 -