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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is very well matched but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was released 4 years earlier than the EX-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the EX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-10

 A3100 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-10 A3100 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 46 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-10

 A3100 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-10.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and EX-10.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The A3100 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery (455 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
good battery (455 per charge)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 - 455 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $159 $456