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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was manufactured 8 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades vs the EX-ZR10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A3000 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-ZR10 A3000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 A3000 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with 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) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-ZR10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $190