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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon S100 versus Casio EX-100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S100 grades against the EX-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-100

 S100 EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon S100

 EX-100 S100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2011More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-100

 S100 EX-100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the EX-100.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and EX-100.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Casio EX-100
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery (390 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging features
Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-22 2014-02-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 389g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 390 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $429 $572