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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Announced November 2009
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 18 months prior to the P300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon P300

 EX-FC150 P300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-FC150

 P300 EX-FC150 
RevealedMay 2011November 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon P300

 EX-FC150 P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the P300.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and P300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Nikon P300 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Nikon P300
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Nikon P300 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.50 m
Flash options 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
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $500