Sony A580 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A580 vs Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A580 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A580 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A580 was released 9 months earlier than the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A580 scores versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A580 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A580 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A580 versus the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A580 and W690 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A580 and W690.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A580 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older A580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.