Sony TX10 vs Sony W690

Below is a extended review of the Sony TX10 vs Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX10 was brought out 6 months prior to the W690 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX10 matches up against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX10 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX10 compared to the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and W690.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.