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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 7 months before the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony H55

 EX-FC150 H55 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-FC150

 H55 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJune 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony H55

 EX-FC150 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 and the H55.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and H55.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $235