Sony W690 vs Sony WX300
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony W690 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX300
W690 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W690
WX300 | W690 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX300
W690 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W690 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |