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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched November 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 3 years prior to the S9300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-FC150 S9300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S9300 EX-FC150 
LaunchedJuly 2012November 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S9300

 EX-FC150 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the S9300.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S9300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $249