Sony TX7 vs Sony W690

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony TX7 versus Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W690 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX7 grades against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 features external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX7 and the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and W690.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX7 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TX7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.