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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed within a month of the FE-4030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 grades against the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus FE-4030

 EX-FC150 FE-4030 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-FC150

 FE-4030 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4030

 EX-FC150 FE-4030 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the FE-4030.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus FE-4030
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $130