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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 versus Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 6 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony WX500

 EX-FC150 WX500 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-FC150

 WX500 EX-FC150 
AnnouncedApril 2015November 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX500

 EX-FC150 WX500 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 has physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the WX500.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX500 to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (236g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 173g (0.38 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $348