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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was announced around the same time to the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FS10 scores against the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony W290

 EX-FS10 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-FS10

 W290 EX-FS10 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W290

 EX-FS10 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the W290.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and W290.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W290 to provide extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Sony W290
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $230