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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
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
  • Released February 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony W290

 EX-Z270 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z270

 W290 EX-Z270 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W290

 EX-Z270 W290 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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