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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 3 years prior to the S30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S30

					

					

						
 EX-FC150 S30 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-FC150

					

					

						
 S30 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009More modern by 26 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S30

					

					

						
 EX-FC150 S30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the S30.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and S30.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

						Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
26
 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
24
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
51
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Nikon S30
30
 max fps high (40.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
28
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Nikon S30
50
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
31
 you can focus manually
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
25
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Nikon S30 Vlogging details
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
23
 provides face detection focus
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (214g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $119