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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 11 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony G3

 EX-FC150 G3 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-FC150

 G3 EX-FC150 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony G3

 EX-FC150 G3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 and the G3.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-FC150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $200