Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
(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
- Announced February 2012

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was introduced 3 years before the W690 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-G1 scores vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W690
EX-G1 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-G1
W690 | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W690
EX-G1 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and W690.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W690 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154g (0.34 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-800 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $61 | $297 |