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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 7 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W290

 EX-Z90 W290 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W290 EX-Z90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W290

 EX-Z90 W290 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the W290.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and W290.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-Z90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
28
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $230