Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe A3000 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS scores vs the EX-ZR15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15
A3000 IS | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-ZR15 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 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-ZR15
A3000 IS | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has exterior 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-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the EX-ZR15.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and EX-ZR15 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and EX-ZR15.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 325 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $240 | $249 |