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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 14 months prior to the ST6500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 grades against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-FC150 ST6500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ST6500 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-FC150 ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has got 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) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the ST6500.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung ST6500
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 -