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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Released January 2010
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 5 months after the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS scores vs the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 A3000 IS EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-Z280 A3000 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 A3000 IS EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS against the EX-Z280.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-Z280 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and EX-Z280.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 model NB-8L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $180