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-3EX / XV-3
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
QV-2000UX38 mm²
QV-3EX / XV-3- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The QV-3EX / XV-3 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-3EX / XV-3
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 gWeight245 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium Ion NP-L7 battery pack
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-3EX / XV-3 has the larger sensor area. The QV-3EX / XV-3 has the lighter body. The QV-3EX / XV-3 has the higher effective resolution. The QV-3EX / XV-3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose QV-3EX / XV-3
Released in 2000, QV-3EX / XV-3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.