Sony RX1R vs Sony W690

Following is a in depth review of the Sony RX1R vs Sony W690, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W690 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was released 17 months after the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX1R matches up against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX1R features outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1R vs the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and W690 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and W690.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger RX1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.