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Sony HX400V vs Sony W690

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W690

 HX400V W690 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX400V

 W690 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W690

 HX400V W690 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W690 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
Portrait photography with Sony W690
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (660g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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