Nikon P950 vs Sony W690

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P950 versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was revealed 7 years later than the W690 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P950 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 provides outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P950 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P950 against the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and W690 is 52 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and W690.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher P950 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.