Sony TX30 vs Sony W690
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W690
TX30 | W690 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX30
W690 | TX30 |
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Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W690
TX30 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony TX30 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $297 |