Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-FC100
A2300 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A2300
EX-FC100 | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FC100
A2300 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FC100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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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 |