Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26


93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FC150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio 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 |