Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A850

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 5 months earlier than the A850 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and A850 is 93 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and A850.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.