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Sony W690 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony W690 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W690 was announced 11 months before the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W690 matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX300

 W690 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W690

 WX300 W690 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX300

 W690 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W690 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the W690 compared to the WX300.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W690 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W690 and WX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W690 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W690
Sports photography with Sony WX300
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W690
Travel photography with Sony WX300
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W690 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $297 $330