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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 3 years after the EX-FC100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2300 matches up versus the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A2300 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A2300

 EX-FC100 A2300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FC100

 A2300 EX-FC100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 against the EX-FC100.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-FC100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and EX-FC100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $300