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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W290

 EX-H20G W290 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W290 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W290

 EX-H20G W290 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony W290 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (216g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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