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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-FH100 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 17 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W290

 EX-FH100 W290 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-FH100

 W290 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W290

 EX-FH100 W290 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 and the W290.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and W290.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W290 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Sony W290
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Sony W290
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $230