Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-S200 was revealed 2 months later than the A290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S200 scores vs the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony A290
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Casio EX-S200
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A290
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 vs the A290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and A290.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S200 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-08-03 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 132g (0.29 lbs) | 549g (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $600 |