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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty close but the A800 (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A800 was unveiled 4 years prior to the EX-100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A800 scores vs the EX-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-100

 A800 EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon A800

 EX-100 A800 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-100

 A800 EX-100 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 and the EX-100.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and EX-100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A800 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-100 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Casio EX-100 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
29
features tracking focus
great battery pack (300 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Casio EX-100
55
great battery pack (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
great battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
27
great battery pack (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Casio EX-100
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot A800Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Casio Exilim EX-100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/20000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 389g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 300 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $572