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Sony W690 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W690
(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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony W690 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W690 was brought out at a similar time to the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W690 scores against the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX70

 W690 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W690

 WX70 W690 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX70

 W690 WX70 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W690 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the W690 compared to the WX70.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W690 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W690 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W690 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W690 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $242