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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 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-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 11 months after the EX-Z400 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the EX-Z400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-FC150 EX-Z400 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-Z400 EX-FC150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-FC150 EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outside 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-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z400 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z400 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-FC150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k 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 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
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 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $0