Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 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
- Released November 2009
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX50
EX-FC150 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-FC150
WX50 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | November 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX50
EX-FC150 | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |