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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 9 months before the A560 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A560

 EX-FC150 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-FC150

 A560 EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2009More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A560

 EX-FC150 A560 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the A560.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A560 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony A560
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Sony A560 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-11-16 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $350 $650