Sony W690 vs Sony A57
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Sony W690 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
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Photography Glossary Sony W690 vs Sony A57 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Sony W690 vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W690 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the W690 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W690 was revealed 6 months before the A57 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W690 scores against the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W690 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A57
| W690 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony W690
| A57 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W690 and Sony A57
| W690 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | September 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony W690 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony W690 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W690 vs Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W690 compared to the A57.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W690 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Sony W690 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W690 and A57.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The W690 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.
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Sony W690 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | BIONZ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 550 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $297 | $1,000 |