Sony TX30 vs Sony W690

Below, we are looking at the Sony TX30 and Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was unveiled 18 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX30 matches up versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX30 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TX30 vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX30 and W690.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TX30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.