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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 20 months after the W290 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W290

 EX-ZR10 W290 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W290 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W290

 EX-ZR10 W290 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the W290.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Sony W290 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony W290
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $230