Sony RX1R II vs Sony W690

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony RX1R II and Sony W690, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W690 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was manufactured 3 years later than the W690 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX1R II matches up vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II has external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 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).

Examine the Sony RX1R II and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1R II versus the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and W690 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and W690.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1R II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.