Sony W690 vs Sony WX10
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690/Sony-W690-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10/Sony-WX10-front.jpg)
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Sony W690 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX10
W690 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W690
WX10 | W690 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX10
W690 | WX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W690-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |