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Sony W370 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony W370 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W370 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the W370 scores versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W690

 W370 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony W370

 W690 W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W690

 W370 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W370 and the W690.

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W370 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W370 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older W370 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony W690
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W690
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Sony W370 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Launch price $230 $297