Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100
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92 Imaging
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
- Released February 2009
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-FH100
A2100 IS | EX-FH100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A2100 IS
EX-FH100 | A2100 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-FH100
A2100 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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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 |