Sony TX100V vs Sony W690
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W690
TX100V | W690 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX100V
W690 | TX100V | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W690
TX100V | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |