Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27


92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was introduced 3 years before the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the EX-ZR300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FC150 | EX-ZR300 |
---|
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FC150
EX-ZR300 | EX-FC150 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FC150 | EX-ZR300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 and the EX-ZR300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and EX-ZR300.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (15, 30 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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 173 grams (0.38 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 500 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $329 |