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Sony HX350 vs Sony W690

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony HX350 versus Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was introduced 4 years later than the W690 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX350 matches up versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W690

 HX350 W690 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2012More recent by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX350

 W690 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W690

 HX350 W690 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX350 against the W690.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and W690 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger HX350 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX350
Street photography with Sony W690
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (652g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX350
Vlogging with Sony W690
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (652g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-12-20 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652 gr (1.44 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $297