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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was introduced 12 months after the W690 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W690

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 W690 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W690

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the W690.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and W690.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony W690
39
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony W690
71
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony W690
52
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W690 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 500 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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