Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the EX-ZR15 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15
A3400 IS | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A3400 IS
EX-ZR15 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
A3400 IS | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS against the EX-ZR15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and EX-ZR15.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 325 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $249 |