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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3100 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A3100 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-ZR400 A3100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 A3100 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features outer 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-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS and the EX-ZR400.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and EX-ZR400 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.36 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 500 photos
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $0