Casio EX-H10 vs Sony A290

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 12 months prior to the A290 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H10 scores vs the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony A290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and A290 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and A290.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A290 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.