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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Launched February 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A1100 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR700 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 A1100 IS EX-ZR700 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
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