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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 3 years earlier than the RX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony RX100

 EX-FC150 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Casio EX-FC150

 RX100 EX-FC150 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2009Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX100

 EX-FC150 RX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 against the RX100.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and RX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 Sports photography highlights
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
79
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
38
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX100
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-08-28
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $448