Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2009

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was announced 2 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3400 IS grades against the EX-Z33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-Z33
A3400 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A3400 IS
EX-Z33 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z33
A3400 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS versus Casio EX-Z33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the EX-Z33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and EX-Z33 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and EX-Z33.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 106 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 180 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $120 |