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Sony W510 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony W510 versus Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W510 was revealed 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the W510 scores vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W690

 W510 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony W510

 W690 W510 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W690

 W510 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony W510 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W510 vs the W690.

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W510 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W510 and W690.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W510
Landscape photography with Sony W690
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W510
Vlogging with Sony W690
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony W510 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $297