Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25


94 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
27
Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
A3000 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-FC100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Casio 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 |