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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced within a month of the W690 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W690

 EX-ZR15 W690 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W690 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W690

 EX-ZR15 W690 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions 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-ZR15 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the W690.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (325 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $297