Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W290
EX-Z90 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-Z90
W290 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W290
EX-Z90 | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |