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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the EX-ZR700 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A3400 IS EX-ZR700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-ZR700 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 A3400 IS EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS and the EX-ZR700.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and EX-ZR700.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $370