Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 40.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-ZR100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Exilim Engine HS processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps.


    Flash

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 29 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.14"). It weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 dimensions

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    47

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

    Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and give score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 62 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    54

    We give Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 a score of 54 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)


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