Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-H30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 22 months prior to the EX-H30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys 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-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the EX-H30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-H30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and EX-H30.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.