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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 7 months later than the EX-ZR100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1300 scores against the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A1300 EX-ZR100 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A1300

 EX-ZR100 A1300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR100

 A1300 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the EX-ZR100.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-ZR100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $300