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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TX20

 EX-FC150 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TX20 EX-FC150 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2009More recent by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX20

 EX-FC150 TX20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the TX20.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony TX20
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 173g (0.38 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $330