Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-FC150 was revealed 7 months earlier than the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX5
| EX-FC150 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-FC150
| HX5 | EX-FC150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX5
| EX-FC150 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the HX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and HX5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-11-16 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $350 | $275 |