Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Revealed November 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX30V

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC150 grades against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX50V
EX-FC150 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-FC150
HX50V | EX-FC150 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX50V
EX-FC150 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and HX50V.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.38 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 400 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $439 |