Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W690

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 20 months before the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and W690.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W690 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.