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Sony W690 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony W690 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W690 was introduced 10 months earlier than the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W690 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony WX80

 W690 WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W690

 WX80 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony WX80

 W690 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W690 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W690 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the W690 versus the WX80.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W690 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W690 and WX80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older W690 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W690 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W690 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Sony W690 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W690 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Body design 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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form 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 shooting
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 release $297 $276