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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W290

 EX-S200 W290 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-S200

 W290 EX-S200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W290

 EX-S200 W290 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Sony W290
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography information
Sony W290 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Sony W290
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $230