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Sony W610 vs Sony W690

Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony W610 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W610 was launched around the same time to the W690 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W610 matches up versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W690

		

		

			
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 W690 W610 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony W690

		

		

			
 W610 W690 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W610 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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 W610 vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the W610 vs the W690.
Sony W610 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W610 and W690 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Sony W610 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W610 and W690.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W690 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
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Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony W610 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
56
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
26
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony W610 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
69
 lighter than average (113g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony W610
Landscape photography with Sony W690
33
 really wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic support
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Sony W610 vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, 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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $297