Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 5 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical 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 a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and a3500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will give you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.