Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was revealed 24 months before the W690 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S7 scores versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W690
EX-S7 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-S7
W690 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W690
EX-S7 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and W690.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Retail price | $140 | $297 |