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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 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 SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the EX-FC150 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores vs the EX-FC150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX600 HS EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2009More recent by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-FC150 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX600 HS EX-FC150 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS against the EX-FC150.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-FC150 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and EX-FC150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 1280 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $350