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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 20 months prior to the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX30

 EX-FC150 WX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WX30 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX30

 EX-FC150 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony WX30
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-16 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $259