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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 4 years before the A3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A3000

 EX-FC150 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-FC150

 A3000 EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2013November 2009Newer by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A3000

 EX-FC150 A3000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the A3000.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and A3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony A3000
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
26
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-16 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $398