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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony W290

 EX-ZR700 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W290 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W290

 EX-ZR700 W290 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the W290.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and W290.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sony W290 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Sony W290 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W290
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $370 $230