Sony W330 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony W330 and Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W330 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W330 was unveiled 3 years before the W690 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the W330 matches up vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W330 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W330 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Sony W330 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the W330 versus the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W330 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W330 and W690.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older W330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.