Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-ZR15
A1400 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A1400
EX-ZR15 | A1400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-ZR15
A1400 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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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 |