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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released at a similar time to the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W330

 EX-FC150 W330 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W330 EX-FC150 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W330

 EX-FC150 W330 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the W330.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and W330.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W330 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.38 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $170