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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 16 months earlier than the EX-FH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2100 IS matches up against the EX-FH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-FH100

 A2100 IS EX-FH100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-FH100 A2100 IS 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FH100

 A2100 IS EX-FH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has external measurements 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-FH100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the EX-FH100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-FH100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and EX-FH100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2100 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
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features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $220 $299