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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 7 months later than the EX-ZR100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the EX-ZR100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A3400 IS EX-ZR100 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-ZR100 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 A3400 IS EX-ZR100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3400 IS to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (126g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $300