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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 7 months before the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TX9

 EX-FC150 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TX9 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJuly 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX9

 EX-FC150 TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the TX9.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX9 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
has focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $799