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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was launched 10 months later than the SL30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-FC150 SL30 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-FC150

 SL30 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL30

 EX-FC150 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 features external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the SL30.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and SL30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-FC150 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
30
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $93