Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W290

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W290 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced within a month of the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W290 to show extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.