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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony W690 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W690 was unveiled 14 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W690 scores versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX10

 W690 WX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W690

 WX10 W690 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX10

 W690 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W690 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W690 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W690 vs the WX10.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W690 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W690 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern W690 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W690 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W690 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W690 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/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 Single Single
Pricing at release $297 $200