Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was brought out 18 months earlier than the EX-ZR100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3000 IS grades against the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
A3000 IS | EX-ZR100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-ZR100 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
A3000 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and EX-ZR100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and EX-ZR100.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest 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 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 40.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.36 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $240 | $300 |