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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 A3400 IS EX-Z33 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"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 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 A3400 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
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