Sony HX400V vs Sony W690
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
(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
Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Sony HX400V versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX400V was released 24 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX400V scores versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W690
HX400V | W690 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX400V
W690 | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W690
HX400V | W690 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX400V versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX400V versus the W690.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W690 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and W690.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger HX400V should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 660g (1.46 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
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 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 | 300 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $448 | $297 |