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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 7 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS grades versus the EX-ZR1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A4000 IS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-ZR1000 A4000 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 A4000 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS versus the EX-ZR1000.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older A4000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (175 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
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
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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),
Maximum 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 145 grams (0.32 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 175 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $572