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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A4000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A4000 IS matches up against the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A4000 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-ZR400 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 A4000 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A4000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS and the EX-ZR400.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
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MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (175 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 175 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $0