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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 3 years before the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS scores against the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A1100 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR15 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 A1100 IS EX-ZR15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS provides outside 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-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the EX-ZR15.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR15.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
great battery power (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (325 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 life - 325 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $249