Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-FC150 | EX-H30 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-FC150
EX-H30 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-H30
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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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 |