Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX30V
EX-FC150 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-FC150
HX30V | EX-FC150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX30V
EX-FC150 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |