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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores against the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TX30

 EX-FC150 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TX30 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2009More recent by 44 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX30

 EX-FC150 TX30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 and the TX30.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and TX30.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony TX30
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format 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 173 grams (0.38 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $230