Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400
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![Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS/Canon-A3000-IS-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400/Casio-EX-ZR400-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |