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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 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-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 3 months after the EX-Z280 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores against the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-FC150

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 EX-FC150 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 EX-FC150 EX-Z280 
ReleasedNovember 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external dimensions 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-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-Z280 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the EX-Z280.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z280.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
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 manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
27
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
30
 max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
50
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
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 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
31
 manual focus
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $180