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Sony W690 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony W690 and Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W690 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W690 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The W690 was announced 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W690 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX1

 W690 WX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W690

 WX1 W690 

Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX1

 W690 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W690 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W690 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W690 compared to the WX1.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W690 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W690 and WX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W690 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W690 will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger W690 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W690 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W690
Travel photography with Sony WX1
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W690
Vlogging with Sony WX1
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $297 $149