Clicky

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The A2100 IS was released 2 months after the EX-FC100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2100 IS scores vs the EX-FC100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 A2100 IS EX-FC100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-FC100 A2100 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 A2100 IS EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the EX-FC100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and EX-FC100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and EX-FC100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2100 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Launch cost $220 $300