Sony HX10V vs Sony W690

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony HX10V and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was unveiled within a month of the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX10V scores vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V has physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Sony HX10V and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX10V against the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and W690.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.