Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX150
EX-FC100 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-FC100
WX150 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX150
EX-FC100 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 against the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WX150.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to render more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $300 |