Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-FC150 was released 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores against the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150
TG-850 iHS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | November 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the TG-850 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 330 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $250 |