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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 12 months earlier than the EX-S7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 A2100 IS EX-S7 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-S7 A2100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-S7

 A2100 IS EX-S7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-S7.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and EX-S7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and EX-S7.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
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provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
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nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $140