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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 4 months later than the FE-4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-FC150 FE-4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-FC150

 FE-4000 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-FC150 FE-4000 
AnnouncedNovember 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the FE-4000.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-4000 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
lighter than competition in class (136g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $130