Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
A1100 IS | EX-ZR100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A1100 IS
EX-ZR100 | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
A1100 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |