Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-W690
 vs
Sony Cybershot
WX9

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX9

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W690
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 5x
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 4x more zoom
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 30s vs 2s
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 15x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Sony WX9
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the WX9's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1 fps
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 10x faster continuous shooting
Size Slightly smaller 94x56x19 mm vs 94x56x22 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 0.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
57 vs 63
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot WX9 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-W690:94x56x22 mm
WX9:94x56x19 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Weight Light weight Help
DSC-W690:142 g
WX9:139 g
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly lighter
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Travel zoom

$119 - $130
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX9
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $189
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $235
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cybershot WX9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Travel zoom

$118
3D Takes 3D photos
Weight Lighter
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Travel zoom

$166
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$99 - $129
Aperture Wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Compact

$88
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Size Slightly smaller
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$252 - $315
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cybershot WX9
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$314
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cybershot WX9
Olympus VH-510

Olympus VH-510

Travel zoom
Zoom Slightly more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the VH-510 vs the Cybershot WX9

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