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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 3 years after the EX-FC100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the EX-FC100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 A4000 IS EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A4000 IS

 EX-FC100 A4000 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 A4000 IS EX-FC100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS against the EX-FC100.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and EX-FC100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and EX-FC100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 175 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $300