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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 19 months before the EX-ZR10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS scores against the EX-ZR10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A1100 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR10 A1100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 A1100 IS EX-ZR10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR10.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $190