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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 6 months before the EX-ZR100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS scores versus the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A3300 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-ZR100 A3300 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 A3300 IS EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS against the EX-ZR100.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and EX-ZR100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $300