Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-Z550

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced around the same time to the EX-Z550 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the EX-Z550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.