Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W290
EX-FH100 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-FH100
W290 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W290
EX-FH100 | W290 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |