Sony W690 vs Sony W800

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony W690 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W690 was launched 23 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W690 scores against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W690 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W690 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the W690 against the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W690 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W690 and W800.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged W690 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.