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Sony HX5 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony HX5 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was launched 20 months prior to the W690 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX5 scores against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W690

 HX5 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX5

 W690 HX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W690

 HX5 W690 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 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 HX5 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX5 compared to the W690.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and W690.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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