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Sony W380 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony W380 versus Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W380 was launched 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W380 grades against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W690

 W380 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony W380

 W690 W380 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W690

 W380 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W380 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony W380 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W380 against the W690.

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W380 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and W690.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W380 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony W380 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $44 $297