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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was manufactured 4 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony W290

 EX-H10 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-H10

 W290 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W290

 EX-H10 W290 
IntroducedJune 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 features outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H10 and the W290.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and W290.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Sony W290
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Sony W290
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-06-11 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $230