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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Launched November 2009
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-FC150

 EX-ZR15 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR15 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior 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) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera with 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 are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the EX-ZR15.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
great battery (325 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 325 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $249