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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W290

 EX-Z400 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W290 EX-Z400 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W290

 EX-Z400 W290 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Sony W290 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony W290
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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