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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 13 months after the EX-FC100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the EX-FC100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 A3000 IS EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-FC100 A3000 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 A3000 IS EX-FC100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the EX-FC100.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-FC100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and EX-FC100.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3000 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A3000 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model NB-8L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $300