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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 3 years prior to the HX20V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-FC150 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-FC150

 HX20V EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2012November 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX20V

 EX-FC150 HX20V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the HX20V.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony HX20V
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Sony HX20V Sports photography info
30
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-16 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $397