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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX150

 EX-FC100 WX150 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WX150 EX-FC100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX150

 EX-FC100 WX150 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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