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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 11 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony S930

 EX-FC150 S930 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S930 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S930

 EX-FC150 S930 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S930.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-FC150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony S930
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $219