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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, former is 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-ZR800 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 3 years before the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores versus the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A3300 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-ZR800 A3300 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 A3300 IS EX-ZR800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS against the EX-ZR800.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and EX-ZR800.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file 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 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $429