Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 2010

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was revealed 19 months prior to the EX-H20G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1100 IS matches up against the EX-H20G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
A1100 IS | EX-H20G |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A1100 IS
EX-H20G | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-H20G
A1100 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-H20G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the EX-H20G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and EX-H20G is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and EX-H20G.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $160 | $300 |