Sony HX80 vs Sony W690
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
(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
Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Sony HX80 vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX80 was introduced 4 years later than the W690 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX80 grades versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W690
HX80 | W690 | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX80
W690 | HX80 |
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Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W690
HX80 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 vs the W690.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and W690.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-03-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $368 | $297 |