Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX30
EX-FC150 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-FC150
WX30 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX30
EX-FC150 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |