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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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-S12 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 4 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony W690

 EX-S12 W690 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-S12

 W690 EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony W690

 EX-S12 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the W690.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $297