Canon EOS R100 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R100 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZR15, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R100 was introduced in May 2023 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R100 Highlights

      • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 143 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 6.5 fps Mechanical Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   No USB Charging
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 325 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon EOS R100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R100 over Casio Exilim EX-ZR15.

      Canon EOS R100 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 461k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 370 shots vs 325 shots

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 over Canon EOS R100.

      Canon EOS R100 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
      Cheaper $480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses) vs $329.99
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) vs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 52.2 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
        Cheap$480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses)$329.99
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Light356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life370 shots325 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,040k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.95x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R100 features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R100 is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736 x 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Canon EOS R100

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Canon EOS R100. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS R100 has a Micro HDMI and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R100 comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 comes with NP-110 battery pack with battery life of 325 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R100 has Electronic 1st curtain shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS R100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. Canon EOS R100 can shoot continuously up to 6.5 fps. Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R100 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 143 focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 has . Canon EOS R100 has detection range from -4 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R100 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R100 and ±2 range on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. You can also do exposure lock and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R100 and exposure bracketing on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS R100 and 5.20 m on Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. Canon EOS R100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS R100.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R100 body has dimensions of 116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72") and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 body has dimensions of 102 x 59 x 27 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 1.06"). Canon EOS R100 weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz).

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

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      86 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      Canon EOS R100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 325 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 325 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      81
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      83
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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 - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 325 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and give them scores of 69 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      84
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Canon EOS R100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR15

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 325 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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