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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 2 months before the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Casio EX-FC150

 SP-600 UZ EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-FC150 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside dimensions 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 SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 against the SP-600 UZ.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $189