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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the EX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the EX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-10

 A2100 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-10 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 57 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-10

 A2100 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS provides external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS against the EX-10.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and EX-10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and EX-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (455 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
great battery life (455 shots)
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (384g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (455 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 250s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 455 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $456