Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2009
(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
- Released February 2009
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was launched 7 months after the W290 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sony W290
| EX-Z33 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z33
| W290 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony W290
| EX-Z33 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the W290.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and W290 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and W290.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W290 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z33 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-82 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $120 | $230 |