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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was launched 7 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5R matches up against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony W690

 NEX-5R W690 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony NEX-5R

 W690 NEX-5R 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690

 NEX-5R W690 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R against the W690.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and W690.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher NEX-5R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
73
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
31
has touchscreen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $297