Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
- Introduced February 2009
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10
A1100 IS | EX-ZR10 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A1100 IS
EX-ZR10 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
A1100 IS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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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 |