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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Announced November 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 5 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-FC150 SH-1 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SH-1 EX-FC150 
RevealedMarch 2014November 2009Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-FC150 SH-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside 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 SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the SH-1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and SH-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
37
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $349