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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 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-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 2 months after the EX-FC150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3100 IS scores versus the EX-FC150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 A3100 IS EX-FC150 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-FC150 A3100 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 A3100 IS EX-FC150 
IntroducedJanuary 2010November 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has 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) and the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-FC150.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and EX-FC150 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and EX-FC150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3100 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 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 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 173 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $159 $350