Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Released February 2009
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and W290 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z270 was launched at a similar time to the W290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W290
EX-Z270 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z270
W290 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W290
EX-Z270 | W290 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the W290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and W290.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W290 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $230 |