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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 24 months prior to the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony A65

 EX-FC150 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Casio EX-FC150

 A65 EX-FC150 
RevealedNovember 2011November 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A65

 EX-FC150 A65 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 against the A65.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and A65.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will produce more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Sony A65 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Sony A65 Sports photography features
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony A65
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-11-16 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 622 grams (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $700