Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 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
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was released 4 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-FC150
TG-830 iHS | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
EX-FC150 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 and the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $0 |