Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Launched June 2009

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-H10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was revealed 7 months later than the EX-H10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3100 IS scores against the EX-H10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-H10. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-H10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-H10
A3100 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon A3100 IS
EX-H10 | A3100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-H10
A3100 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-H10 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-H10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS and the EX-H10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and EX-H10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and EX-H10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A3100 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-06-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $159 | $300 |