Sony W650 vs Sony W690

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony W650 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W650 was manufactured within a month of the W690 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the W650 matches up against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W650 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W650 compared to the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and W690.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.