Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was released 24 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3100 IS matches up against the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15
A3100 IS | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A3100 IS
EX-ZR15 | A3100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
A3100 IS | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-ZR15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-ZR15 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and EX-ZR15.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 176g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 325 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $159 | $249 |