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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 17 months after the W290 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W290

 EX-FH25 W290 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-FH25

 W290 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W290

 EX-FH25 W290 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 features physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the W290.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W290 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH25 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (524 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Sony W290 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (524g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Sony W290
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
22
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (524g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $230