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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 3 years before the W690 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W690

 EX-H15 W690 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-H15

 W690 EX-H15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W690

 EX-H15 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 and the W690.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and W690.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Sony W690
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $297