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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon S100 versus Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-FC150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was unveiled 2 years after the EX-FC150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S100 grades vs the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S100 EX-FC150 
ReleasedDecember 2011November 2009Newer by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon S100

 EX-FC150 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-FC150

 S100 EX-FC150 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the EX-FC150.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and EX-FC150 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and EX-FC150.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $350