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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
59
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 3 years before the C which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica C

 EX-ZR100 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-ZR100

 C EX-ZR100 
RevealedSeptember 2013July 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica C

 EX-ZR100 C 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the C.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and C.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Leica C Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Leica C Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Leica C
63
lighter than others (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Leica C
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Leica C Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
39
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica C
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica C
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica C
Also Known as - Typ112
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $1,299