Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years before the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W690
EX-Z90 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z90
W690 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W690
EX-Z90 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and W690.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $297 |