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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released around the same time to the EX-ZR15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1300 grades versus the EX-ZR15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A1300 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A1300

 EX-ZR15 A1300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR15

 A1300 EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A1300 compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and EX-ZR15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 325 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $249