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Sony HX80 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W690

 HX80 W690 
AnnouncedMarch 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony HX80

 W690 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W690

 HX80 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX80
Travel photography with Sony W690
76
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
49
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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