Sony W690 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony W690 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W690 was announced within a month of the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W690 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Sony W690 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX50
W690 | WX50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W690
WX50 | W690 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX50
W690 | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony W690 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W690 versus the WX50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W690 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W690 and WX50.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.
Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | 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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $297 | $250 |