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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W690

 EX-Z450 W690 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W690 EX-Z450 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W690

 EX-Z450 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the W690.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and W690.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony W690
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $297