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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 7 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony HX80

 EX-FC150 HX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-FC150

 HX80 EX-FC150 
LaunchedMarch 2016November 2009Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX80

 EX-FC150 HX80 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outside dimensions 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the HX80.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
76
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-16 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $368