Sony W550 vs Sony W690

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony W550 vs Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W550 was announced 7 months prior to the W690 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W550 scores versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W550 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony W550 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony W550 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the W550 vs the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W550 and W690.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged W550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.