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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A3100 IS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-ZR300 A3100 IS 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 A3100 IS EX-ZR300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS comes with exterior measurements 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-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS vs the EX-ZR300.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-ZR300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $159 $329