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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 13 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-FC150 TG-310 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TG-310 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-FC150 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the TG-310.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and TG-310.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-11-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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