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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 August 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A2100 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A2100 IS

 EX-ZR800 A2100 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 A2100 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS comes with 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the EX-ZR800.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 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 per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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),
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical 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 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
Style of battery - 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 $429