Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony W290, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was revealed 18 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S200 scores against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 vs the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and W290.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.