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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 5 months later than the EX-Z33 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS scores against the EX-Z33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 A3000 IS EX-Z33 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-Z33 A3000 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 A3000 IS EX-Z33 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the EX-Z33.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-Z33 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 106 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-8L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $120