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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the EX-ZR10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2100 IS grades vs the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A2100 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR10 A2100 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 A2100 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the EX-ZR10.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $190