Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was revealed 5 months later than the EX-Z450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3000 IS scores against the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
A3000 IS | EX-Z450 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-Z450 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z450
A3000 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the EX-Z450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and EX-Z450.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-18 |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $240 | $229 |