Sony QX1 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony QX1 versus Sony W690, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was released 2 years later than the W690 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the QX1 matches up versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX1 offers outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX1 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and W690.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The QX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger QX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.