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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W690

 EX-Z550 W690 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z550

 W690 EX-Z550 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W690

 EX-Z550 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the W690.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and W690.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony W690
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sony W690
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, 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 1 1
Cost at release $149 $297