Canon A810 vs Sony W690

Lets look more closely at the Canon A810 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled about the same time to the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A810 matches up against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A810 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and W690.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.