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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
65
Overall
70

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II 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 RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was announced 6 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony RX1R II

 EX-FC150 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio EX-FC150

 RX1R II EX-FC150 
IntroducedOctober 2015November 2009Fresher by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX1R II

 EX-FC150 RX1R II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the RX1R II.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
84
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
59
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony RX1R II
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $3,300