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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 3 years prior to the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3300 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A3300 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-ZR400 A3300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 A3300 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the EX-ZR400.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $0