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Sony A380 vs Sony W690

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W690

 A380 W690 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A380

 W690 A380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W690

 A380 W690 
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and W690 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony W690
53
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony W690
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Sony A380 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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