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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was manufactured 5 months later than the EX-Z450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3100 IS scores vs the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 A3100 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-Z450 A3100 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 A3100 IS EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS provides outside 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) and the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS against the EX-Z450.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and EX-Z450.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-08-18
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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40
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 1 1
Retail cost $159 $229