Sony HX200V vs Sony W690

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony HX200V vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was manufactured 3 months after the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX200V matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX200V vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX200V vs the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and W690 is 66 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and W690.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.