Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC150 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.