Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.