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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
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 SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 6 years later than the EX-FC150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS scores versus the EX-FC150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX420 IS EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2009More recent by 75 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-FC150 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX420 IS EX-FC150 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS against the EX-FC150.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-FC150 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and EX-FC150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-11-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 173 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $350