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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was manufactured 3 years after the EX-ZR10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N100 scores vs the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 N100 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon N100

 EX-ZR10 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-ZR10

 N100 EX-ZR10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 and the EX-ZR10.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and EX-ZR10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and EX-ZR10.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The N100 features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
34
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot N100Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $190