Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A3100 IS was released 13 months later than the EX-FC100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3100 IS grades versus the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
| A3100 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A3100 IS
| EX-FC100 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FC100
| A3100 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-FC100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-FC100 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and EX-FC100.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3100 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A3100 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.6-8.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
| 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 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 ID | NB-8L | NP-40 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $159 | $300 |