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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(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
Sony W290
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony W290

 EX-Z2000 W290 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 W290 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W290

 EX-Z2000 W290 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Sony W290
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W290 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (152g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (152g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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