Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-FC150
SX600 HS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX600 HS
EX-FC150 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC150
SX600 HS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-FC150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | |
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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 |