Sony QX10 vs Sony W690

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony QX10 vs Sony W690, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was revealed 19 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the QX10 grades vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX10 comes with outer measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the QX10 versus the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and W690.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer QX10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.