Sony TX20 vs Sony W690

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX20 versus Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was brought out around the same time to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TX20 grades versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX20 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with 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 have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX20 and the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and W690.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.