Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was brought out 11 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W290
EX-Z2000 | W290 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z2000
W290 | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W290
EX-Z2000 | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 features external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and W290.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z2000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $230 |