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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Casio EX-FC150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SD4000 IS EX-FC150 
ReleasedAugust 2010November 2009More recent by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-FC150 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SD4000 IS EX-FC150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
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