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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 3 years before the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A1100 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR100 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 A1100 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features outer dimensions 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-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $300