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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 7 months earlier than the EX-ZR1000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3400 IS grades vs the EX-ZR1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A3400 IS EX-ZR1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-ZR1000 A3400 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 A3400 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS and the EX-ZR1000.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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lighter than average (126 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 180 photos 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $572