Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was unveiled 20 months prior to the W690 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH100 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W690
EX-FH100 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-FH100
W690 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W690
EX-FH100 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and W690.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $297 |