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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Casio EX-H20G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 A1100 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-H20G A1100 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 A1100 IS EX-H20G 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (216g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
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