Sony A6100 vs Sony W690
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Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Sony A6100 vs Sony W690, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and W690 (16MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6100 was introduced 7 years after the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A6100 matches up vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony W690
A6100 | W690 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2012 | More modern by 92 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A6100
W690 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony W690
A6100 | W690 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6100 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6100 vs the W690.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and W690 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and W690.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger A6100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $748 | $297 |