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Sony TX100V vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony TX100V and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX100V was introduced 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX100V matches up versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W690

 TX100V W690 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX100V

 W690 TX100V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W690

 TX100V W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX100V offers outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 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 TX100V and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TX100V and the W690.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and W690.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TX100V will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
65
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $297