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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A3000 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-ZR100 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 A3000 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
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