Sony W690 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be matching up the Sony W690 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the W690 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W690 was introduced 20 months after the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W690 scores vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W690 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W690 has physical 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the W690 and the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W690 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W690 and WX5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer W690 provides a benefit in sensor tech.