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Sony HX100V vs Sony W690

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W690

 HX100V W690 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX100V

 W690 HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W690

 HX100V W690 
IntroducedOctober 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and W690 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony W690
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (577g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (577g)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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