Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W690

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 17 months prior to the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS scores against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS vs the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and W690 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and W690.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.