Casio EX-10 vs Sony W290

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-10 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years after the W290 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-10 matches up against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 against the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and W290.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer EX-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.