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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-ZR400
(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 A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3200 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A3200 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3200 IS

 EX-ZR400 A3200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 A3200 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the EX-ZR400.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 - 500 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $0