Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was brought out 10 months after the SL820 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung SL820
EX-FC150 | SL820 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-FC150
SL820 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung SL820
EX-FC150 | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and SL820.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-FC150 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-40 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $280 |