Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades versus the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400
A3000 IS | EX-ZR400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-ZR400 | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
A3000 IS | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the EX-ZR400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and EX-ZR400 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 500 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $240 | $0 |