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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Announced November 2009
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FC150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 21 months after the EX-FC150 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS grades against the EX-FC150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 SX230 HS EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2009Newer by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX230 HS

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 SX230 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 SX230 HS EX-FC150 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FC150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-FC150.
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-FC150 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and EX-FC150.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX230 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 has face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
26
 focusing manually
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (223g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
36
 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
30
 high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
61
 lighter than average in class (223 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (392mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
41
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (223g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $350