Sony QX30 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony QX30 and Sony W690, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was manufactured 2 years later than the W690 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the QX30 matches up versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 provides physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX30 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the QX30 versus the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern QX30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.