Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 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
- Announced February 2009

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was unveiled at a similar time to the W290 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W290
EX-Z400 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z400
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W290
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and W290.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $230 |