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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced January 2010
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up against the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A3100 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A3100 IS

 EX-ZR800 A3100 IS 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 A3100 IS EX-ZR800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has external measurements 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-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS versus the EX-ZR800.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and EX-ZR800 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor 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-ZR800
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $429