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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was announced 20 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS grades vs the EX-ZR1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 A3300 IS EX-ZR1000 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 A3300 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 A3300 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS and the EX-ZR1000.
Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and EX-ZR1000.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
68
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (255g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (255g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 (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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $572