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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX300

 EX-FC150 WX300 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WX300 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013November 2009Newer by 39 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX300

 EX-FC150 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outer measurements 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the WX300.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and WX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Sony WX300
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $330