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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W690

 EX-G1 W690 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-G1

 W690 EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009More recent by 27 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W690

 EX-G1 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (154g)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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