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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 3 years prior to the VH-515 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-FC150 VH-515 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-FC150

 VH-515 EX-FC150 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus VH-515

 EX-FC150 VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 and the VH-515.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and VH-515.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
features focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $648