Sony W690 vs Sony W810

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony W690 versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W690 was brought out 22 months prior to the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the W690 grades vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Sony W690 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W690 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the W690 against the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W690 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W690 and W810.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged W690 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.