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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A2100 IS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR1000 A2100 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 A2100 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-ZR1000.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR1000.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $220 $572