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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony W690

 EX-Z90 W690 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-Z90

 W690 EX-Z90 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W690

 EX-Z90 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Sony W690
56
lighter than average (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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