Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony TX9
EX-FC150 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-FC150
TX9 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony TX9
EX-FC150 | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |