Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
A4000 IS | EX-ZR1000 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A4000 IS
EX-ZR1000 | A4000 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
A4000 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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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 |