Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
33 Features
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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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Overview
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.

The 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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-FC150
HX5 | EX-FC150 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Check out the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |