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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 7 months before the EX-FC150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS grades vs the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX1 IS EX-FC150 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-FC150 SX1 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2009March 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX1 IS EX-FC150 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-FC150.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-FC150 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-FC150.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (615g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (615g)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-27 2009-11-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 173g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $350