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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 7 months before the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1300 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A1300 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A1300

 EX-ZR1000 A1300 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 A1300 EX-ZR1000 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
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rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life 220 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $572