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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 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-Z450
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 A3000 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-Z450 A3000 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 A3000 IS EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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