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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Released February 2009
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2100 IS grades vs the EX-ZR15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A2100 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR15 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 A2100 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR15 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 325 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $249