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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-FC150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years after the EX-FC150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the EX-FC150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX510 HS EX-FC150 
LaunchedAugust 2013November 2009Newer by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-FC150 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX510 HS EX-FC150 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS and the EX-FC150.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-FC150 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and EX-FC150.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 173 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $350