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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 11 months before the EX-ZR100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the EX-ZR100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SD4000 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-ZR100 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SD4000 IS EX-ZR100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and EX-ZR100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
32
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $300