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Sony W560 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sony W560 versus Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W560 was announced 13 months before the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W560 grades vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W690

 W560 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony W560

 W690 W560 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W690

 W560 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W560 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W560 versus the W690.

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and W690.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony W560 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 110 grams (0.24 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 images
Form 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 recording
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 $139 $297