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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-ZR1000 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012November 2009Newer by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR1000 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 and the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $572