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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W690

 EX-FH100 W690 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-FH100

 W690 EX-FH100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W690

 EX-FH100 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Sony W690
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Sony W690
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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