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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 9 months earlier than the EX-FC150 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the EX-FC150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 A1100 IS EX-FC150 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-FC150 A1100 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 A1100 IS EX-FC150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS and the EX-FC150.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-FC150 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and EX-FC150.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1100 IS to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 173 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $350