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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Released November 2009
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z270, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 11 months later than the EX-Z270 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the EX-Z270 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z270

 EX-FC150 EX-Z270 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-Z270 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z270

 EX-FC150 EX-Z270 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the EX-Z270.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z270 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z270.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent EX-FC150 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
30
high max fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z270
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-80
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 SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $0