Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W690

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 7 months prior to the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and W690.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.