Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2009
(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
- Released February 2009

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was manufactured 10 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W290
EX-FC150 | W290 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-FC150
W290 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W290
EX-FC150 | W290 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and W290.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W290 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-FC150 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-11-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $230 |