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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX30V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-FC150 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-FC150

 HX30V EX-FC150 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX30V

 EX-FC150 HX30V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the HX30V.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and HX30V.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony HX30V
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-02-28
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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $420