Sony W570 vs Sony W690

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony W570 versus Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W570 was launched 13 months earlier than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W570 matches up vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 features physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W570 vs the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W570 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged W570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.