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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A2100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the EX-ZR400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 A2100 IS EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A2100 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 A2100 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the EX-ZR400.
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR400 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR400.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
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 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
40
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
57
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
50
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than average (205g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
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 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection 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)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 - 500 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $0