Sony W310 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony W310 versus Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W310 was brought out 3 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the W310 grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W310 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W310 features external dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony W310 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W310 and the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older W310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.