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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 4 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W730

 EX-FC150 W730 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W730 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 38 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W730

 EX-FC150 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the W730.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony W730
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
30
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $138