Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced August 2013

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3000 IS grades versus the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
A3000 IS | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A3000 IS
EX-ZR800 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
A3000 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside 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-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS versus the EX-ZR800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-ZR800 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and EX-ZR800.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-08-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
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 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 Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 470 pictures |
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, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $240 | $429 |