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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Casio EX-ZR15
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A3000 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-ZR15 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 A3000 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
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
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