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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 11 months later than the EX-S12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the EX-S12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-S12

 EX-FC150 EX-S12 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-S12 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-S12

 EX-FC150 EX-S12 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 against the EX-S12.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and EX-S12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC150 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-S12
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-40 NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $119