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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released February 2012
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 18 months prior to the EX-ZR800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1300 grades vs the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A1300 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A1300

 EX-ZR800 A1300 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR800

 A1300 EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 and the EX-ZR800.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and EX-ZR800 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
33
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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 (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),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $429