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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 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 A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A7

 EX-FC150 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-FC150

 A7 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A7

 EX-FC150 A7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical dimensions 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 A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 against the A7.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and A7.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will resolve more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
30
high max fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than average (474 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony A7 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average (474g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Alpha A7
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-16 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $798