Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A700

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 24 months later than the A700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 scores against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and A700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A700 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC150 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.