Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony W690
EX-Z550 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z550
W690 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W690
EX-Z550 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |