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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
65
Features
62
Overall
63

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 13 months after the A900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 scores against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A900

 EX-FC150 A900 
RevealedNovember 2009October 2008More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Casio EX-FC150

 A900 EX-FC150 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A900

 EX-FC150 A900 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the A900.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and A900.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will render more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony A900
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Sony A900 Sports photography details
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
54
environment proof
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Sony A900 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A900
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-16 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 grams (0.38 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One 2
Retail price $350 $2,736