Sony TX5 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony TX5 and Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TX5 was introduced 24 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX5 scores against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 has got external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TX5 versus the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and W690.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W690 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.