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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 18 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W690

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 W690 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 W690 EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W690

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the W690.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and W690.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony W690
43
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony W690
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
50
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
74
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (222 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
54
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W690 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W690
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen 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 speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $429 $297