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Sony TX200V vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W690

 TX200V W690 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX200V

 W690 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W690

 TX200V W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W690
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony W690
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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