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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 7 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A2400 IS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A2400 IS

 EX-ZR1000 A2400 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 A2400 IS EX-ZR1000 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS against the EX-ZR1000.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and EX-ZR1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (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),
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $572