Sony HX100V vs Sony W690

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.