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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 years before the A7R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A7R

 EX-FC150 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-FC150

 A7R EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A7R

 EX-FC150 A7R 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 and the A7R.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and A7R.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Sony A7R Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony A7R
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
lighter than competition in class (465g)
weather proof
MP count great (36MP)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
36
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (465g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $1,898