Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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94 Imaging
32 Features
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
A2100 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A2100 IS
EX-FC100 | A2100 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FC100
A2100 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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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 |