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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 17 months prior to the W690 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W690

 EX-H20G W690 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W690 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W690

 EX-H20G W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G features external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the W690.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and W690.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Sony W690
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $297