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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A1400 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 18 months later than the EX-ZR15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the EX-ZR15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A1400 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A1400

 EX-ZR15 A1400 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-ZR15

 A1400 EX-ZR15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A1400Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 174g (0.38 lb) 176g (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 150 photos 325 photos
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $249