Sony HX100V vs Sony W690
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony HX100V and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX100V was announced 4 months prior to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX100V scores vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W690
HX100V | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX100V
W690 | HX100V |
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Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W690
HX100V | W690 | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX100V features outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 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).
Look at the Sony HX100V and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX100V compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and W690 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and W690.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-10-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577g (1.27 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $429 | $297 |