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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 4 months after the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TX1

 EX-FC150 TX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TX1 EX-FC150 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX1

 EX-FC150 TX1 
ReleasedNovember 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the TX1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $350