Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W690

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 20 months before the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and W690 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and W690.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.