Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W690

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony W690, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-6 was brought out 14 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-6 grades against the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and W690 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and W690.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The NEX-6 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern NEX-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.