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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W690

 EX-H30 W690 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-H30

 W690 EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W690

 EX-H30 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 vs the W690.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and W690.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
38
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony W690
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony W690
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $297