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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony W290

 EX-ZR100 W290 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 W290 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W290

 EX-ZR100 W290 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W290.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and W290.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Sony W290
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Sony W290 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $230