Sony TX200V vs Sony W690
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Released February 2012
Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony TX200V vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX200V was brought out at a similar time to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX200V scores versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W690
TX200V | W690 | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX200V
W690 | TX200V |
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Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W690
TX200V | W690 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX200V compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and W690.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-30 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | 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 | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $297 |