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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W690

 EX-Z35 W690 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W690 EX-Z35 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W690

 EX-Z35 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Sony W690 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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