Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon S95
- Later Model is Canon S110
(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
- Announced September 2010

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly close but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The S100 was unveiled 16 months after the EX-ZR10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S100 matches up against the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR10
S100 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon S100
EX-ZR10 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-ZR10
S100 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S100 against the EX-ZR10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and EX-ZR10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and EX-ZR10.
Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The S100 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent S100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-12-22 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $429 | $190 |