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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Casio EX-FH100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-FH100

 A3100 IS EX-FH100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-FH100 A3100 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FH100

 A3100 IS EX-FH100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-FH100
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