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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 3 years prior to the W650 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W650

 EX-FC150 W650 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W650 EX-FC150 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W650

 EX-FC150 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the W650.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony W650
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony W650
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $140