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Canon N vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon N vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony W690

 N W690 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon N

 W690 N 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Sony W690

 N W690 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon N vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon N vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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