Sony HX5 vs Sony W690
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W690
HX5 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX5
W690 | HX5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W690
HX5 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $275 | $297 |