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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 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-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was introduced 21 months later than the EX-FH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the EX-FH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A2300 EX-FH100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A2300

 EX-FH100 A2300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FH100

 A2300 EX-FH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the EX-FH100.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and EX-FH100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and EX-FH100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2300 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
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lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
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 × 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 125 gr (0.28 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $299