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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released November 2009
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
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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").

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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.

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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 
RevealedMay 2012November 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FC150 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Casio 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