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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 7 months before the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX5

 EX-FC150 WX5 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WX5 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJuly 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX5

 EX-FC150 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the WX5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and WX5.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $250