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Sony A6600 vs Sony W690

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony W690
(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
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A6600 versus Sony W690, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and W690 (16MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was announced 7 years after the W690 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A6600 grades against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony W690

 A6600 W690 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2012More modern by 92 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A6600

 W690 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony W690

 A6600 W690 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony A6600 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A6600 versus the W690.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and W690 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and W690.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6600 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6600 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A6600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony W690
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503g (1.11 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Price at release $1,198 $297