Canon N vs Sony W690
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95 Imaging
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Canon N vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Canon N vs Sony W690 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon N versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe N was introduced 11 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the N matches up vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon N vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony W690
N | W690 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon N
W690 | N | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Sony W690
N | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus |
Canon N vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N features outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the N and the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon N vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and W690.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer N provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon N vs Sony W690 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 | 200 photos | 220 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $299 | $297 |