Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was introduced 9 months later than the EX-FC150 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the EX-FC150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-FC150
SD4000 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SD4000 IS
EX-FC150 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-FC150
SD4000 IS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-FC150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the EX-FC150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and EX-FC150 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and EX-FC150.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SD4000 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2009-11-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 37-185mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.6-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 40.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 173 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |