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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 4 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony RX1

 EX-FC150 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 RX1 EX-FC150 
ReleasedFebruary 2013November 2009Newer by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX1

 EX-FC150 RX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got exterior 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 and the RX1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony RX1
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $2,798