Sony HX9V vs Sony W690

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX9V and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was unveiled 7 months earlier than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX9V grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX9V and the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and W690.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older HX9V will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.