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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A1100 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A1100 IS

 EX-ZR800 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 A1100 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and EX-ZR800 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and EX-ZR800.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
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 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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $429