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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 11 months before the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1300 matches up versus the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 A1300 EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A1300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 A1300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 A1300 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1300 compared to the EX-ZR400.
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-ZR400 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the age  of the products into consideration. The older A1300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
47
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
33
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
65
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
33
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 500 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $0