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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 10 months after the S630 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S630

 EX-FC150 S630 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S630 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S630

 EX-FC150 S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 against the S630.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and S630.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S630 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC150 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Nikon S630 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-40 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $240