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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was introduced 13 months earlier than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W510

 EX-FC150 W510 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W510 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W510

 EX-FC150 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the W510.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W510 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (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 W510
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sony W510
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $99