Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400/Casio-EX-ZR400-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
- Introduced January 2010
(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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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400
A3100 IS | EX-ZR400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3100 IS
EX-ZR400 | A3100 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
A3100 IS | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A3100 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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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 |