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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Announced November 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 20 months prior to the EX-ZR100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-ZR100 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the EX-ZR100.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
64
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $300