Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W290

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 13 months after the W290 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 grades against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and W290.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-S7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.