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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 10 months later than the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony S980

 EX-FC150 S980 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-FC150

 S980 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S980

 EX-FC150 S980 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got external dimensions 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 S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the S980.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S980.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony S980 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-FC150 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony S980
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Sony S980 Sports photography features
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 cost $350 $300