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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 13 months prior to the EX-H30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the EX-H30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-FC150 EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-H30 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-H30

 EX-FC150 EX-H30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-H30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the EX-H30.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and EX-H30.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than average (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-H30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $709