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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 2 years after the W690 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony W690

 SX610 HS W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon SX610 HS

 W690 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W690

 SX610 HS W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the W690.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and W690.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Sony W690
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $214 $297