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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the EX-ZR100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A2100 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR100 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 A2100 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $300