Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was announced 5 months prior to the EX-FH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the EX-FH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-FH100
A3100 IS | EX-FH100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A3100 IS
EX-FH100 | A3100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FH100
A3100 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS against the EX-FH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-FH100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and EX-FH100.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3100 IS to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $159 | $299 |