Sony W690 vs Sony A99

Let's take a closer look at the Sony W690 versus Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the W690 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W690 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The W690 was revealed 9 months earlier than the A99 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W690 grades against the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W690 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W690 provides physical 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) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W690 vs the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W690 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W690 and A99.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W690 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W690 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.