Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S9300
EX-FC150 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-FC150
S9300 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S9300
EX-FC150 | S9300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |