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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 17 months earlier than the W690 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W690

 EX-ZR10 W690 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W690 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W690

 EX-ZR10 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the W690.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and W690.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony W690
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony W690
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $297