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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 10 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony S950

 EX-FC150 S950 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S950 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S950

 EX-FC150 S950 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the S950.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-FC150 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony S950
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 173g (0.38 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $130