Reasons to choose QV-2000UX
Released in 1999, QV-2000UX has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio QV-2000UX
vs Casio QV-3000EX
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
QV-2000UX38 mm²
QV-3000EX- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The QV-3000EX has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
QV-2000UXMetricQV-3000EX
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
4.02 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight320 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The QV-3000EX has the larger sensor area. The QV-2000UX and QV-3000EX have the same body weight. The QV-3000EX has the higher effective resolution. The QV-3000EX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose QV-3000EX
Released in 2000, QV-3000EX has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.