Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a5100
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33 Features
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89 Imaging
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Previous Model is Sony a5000
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-FC150 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony a5100
| EX-FC150 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-FC150
| a5100 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | November 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony a5100
| EX-FC150 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the a5100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and a5100.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5100 will resolve more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 173g (0.38 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $448 |
