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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Released January 2010
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3100 IS was revealed 8 months prior to the EX-ZR10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3100 IS grades against the EX-ZR10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A3100 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-ZR10 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 A3100 IS EX-ZR10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-ZR10.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-ZR10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $190