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Sony HX7V vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony HX7V vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was revealed 7 months before the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX7V grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W690

 HX7V W690 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX7V

 W690 HX7V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W690

 HX7V W690 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX7V and the W690.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and W690.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older HX7V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX7V
Street photography with Sony W690
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX7V
Travel photography with Sony W690
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 208g (0.46 pounds) 142g (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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $297