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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 8 months prior to the EX-H20G and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the EX-H20G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 A3000 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-H20G A3000 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 A3000 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has sizing of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H20G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS versus the EX-H20G.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and EX-H20G is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $300