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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 10 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W230

 EX-FC150 W230 
RevealedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W230 EX-FC150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W230

 EX-FC150 W230 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the W230.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and W230.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W230 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC150 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony W230
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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