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Sony W330 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony W690

 W330 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony W330

 W690 W330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Sony W330 and Sony W690

 W330 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W330
Sports photography with Sony W690
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W330
Travel photography with Sony W690
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W330
Landscape photography with Sony W690
38
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W330
Vlogging with Sony W690
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Sony W330 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W330 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $170 $297