Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a1

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and a1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.