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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, one is 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-ZR700 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades versus the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A2100 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR700 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 A2100 IS EX-ZR700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-ZR700.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (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),
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
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
Launch pricing $220 $370