Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 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
- Announced November 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon P300
EX-FC150 | P300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-FC150
P300 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon P300
EX-FC150 | P300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |