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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Released November 2009
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 4 months later than the S640 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S640

 EX-FC150 S640 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S640 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S640

 EX-FC150 S640 
RevealedNovember 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the S640.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S640.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S640 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Nikon S640
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
lighter than competitors (130g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $225