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Sony A99 II vs Sony W690

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony A99 II versus Sony W690, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W690 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A99 II was manufactured 4 years after the W690 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A99 II grades versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony W690

 A99 II W690 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2012Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A99 II

 W690 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony W690

 A99 II W690 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A99 II features outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony A99 II versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II versus the W690.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and W690 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and W690.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will give greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A99 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony W690
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (490 per charge)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
MP count great (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (490 shots)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (490 per charge)
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A99 II
Vlogging with Sony W690
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 399 -
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $3,198 $297