Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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-Z35 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W690
EX-Z35 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z35
W690 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W690
EX-Z35 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and W690.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 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 |
Cost at release | $99 | $297 |