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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 20 months earlier than the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-FC150 HX7V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-FC150

 HX7V EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX7V

 EX-FC150 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 against the HX7V.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and HX7V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
30
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.80 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
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 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 model NP-40 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch cost $350 $499