Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and RX1R.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will offer extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.