Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Released September 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
- Launched February 2009
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H20G was unveiled 20 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W290
EX-H20G | W290 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-H20G
W290 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W290
EX-H20G | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the W290.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and W290.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $230 |