Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W690

On this page, we are looking at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W690, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W690 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was announced 7 years later than the W690 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the RX100 VII grades versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VII and the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and W690.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.