Sony A380 vs Sony W690
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Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2012
Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A380 versus Sony W690, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar but the A380 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A380 was announced 3 years prior to the W690 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A380 scores versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W690
A380 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A380
W690 | A380 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W690
A380 | W690 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 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).
Look at the Sony A380 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A380 compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and W690 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and W690.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A380 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W690 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 519 grams (1.14 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 614 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $899 | $297 |