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Sony RX1R vs Sony W690

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W690

 RX1R W690 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony RX1R

 W690 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W690

 RX1R W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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