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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-100 versus Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was brought out 5 years after the W290 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony W290

 EX-100 W290 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-100

 W290 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony W290

 EX-100 W290 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the W290.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and W290 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The younger EX-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (390 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
63
great battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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