Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS matches up against the EX-ZR700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700
A1100 IS | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A1100 IS
EX-ZR700 | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
A1100 IS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with physical 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon A1100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the EX-ZR700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR700 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR700.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | 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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30,20,15 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 470 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $370 |