Sony RX1R vs Sony W690
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W690
RX1R | W690 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony RX1R
W690 | RX1R |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W690
RX1R | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2537 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $2,798 | $297 |