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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Launched February 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 6 months before the EX-Z33 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the EX-Z33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 A2100 IS EX-Z33 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-Z33 A2100 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 A2100 IS EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer dimensions 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-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-Z33 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX-Z33.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2100 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $220 $120