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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX50

 EX-FC150 WX50 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WX50 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX50

 EX-FC150 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the WX50.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and WX50.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony WX50
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Sony WX50
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.38 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 - 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 recording
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
Launch cost $350 $250