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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sony W690

 EX-FC150 W690 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-FC150

 W690 EX-FC150 
IntroducedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W690

 EX-FC150 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the W690.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Sony W690
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Sony W690
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" 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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $297