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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A1100 IS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR300 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 A1100 IS EX-ZR300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
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 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 life - 500 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $329