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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 6 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-FC150 S9900 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S9900 EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2015November 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S9900

 EX-FC150 S9900 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features 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) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 and the S9900.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and S9900.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $300