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Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:142 gBattery life (CIPA):220 shots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

Score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

3.8

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of cameras
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.3

Photo Features

18%

3.1

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 91% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.3

Photo Features

18%

3.1

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

3.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

3.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.7
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.1 MP, which is lower than that of 53.3% of cameras and equal to that of 7.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 9 Mbps which is lower than that of 92.7% of cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
142 g
Weight
142 g
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 142 g which is lighter than 89.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
94.3 mm
Width
94.3 mm
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 94.3 mm which is narrower than 94.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Height
56.1 mm
Height
56.1 mm
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 56.1 mm which is shorter than 93.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
21.7 mm
Thickness
21.7 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 21.7 mm which is thinner than 90.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
220 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
220 shots
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 220 shots, which is shorter than that of 82.2% of cameras and equal to that of 4.6% of cameras.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 600 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 99.2% of cameras and equal to those in 0.7% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 253 g lighter
    Weight
    142 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (142 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    142 g vs 395 g
  • 25.6 mm narrower
    Width
    94.3 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.3 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    94.3 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 17.8 mm shorter body
    Height
    56.1 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (56.1 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    56.1 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 24.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    21.7 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (21.7 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    21.7 mm vs 46 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.027 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.027 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Sweep Panorama; 360°
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    Memory Stick Duo + SD
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    Hybrid shared slot.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 253 g lighter
    Weight
    142 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (142 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    142 g vs 395 g
  • 25.6 mm narrower
    Width
    94.3 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.3 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    94.3 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 17.8 mm shorter body
    Height
    56.1 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (56.1 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    56.1 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 24.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    21.7 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (21.7 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    21.7 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Sweep Panorama; 360°
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.027 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.027 GB vs 0 GB
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    Memory Stick Duo + SD
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    Hybrid shared slot.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 93% less popular
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.65 vs 6.2).
    5.65 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • 4.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 28 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    2 s
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (2 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    2 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 21 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    9 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 520 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    600 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (600 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    600 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 110 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    220 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (220 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    220 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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cnet.com
26/09/2012
Summary of the review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 review: A pretty average point-and-shoot
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techradar.com
01/10/2012
Summary of the review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 review
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ephotozine.com
27/07/2012
Summary of the review
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connect-living.de
02/05/2012
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22/10/2026
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22/10/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690

  • Extremely compact, thin and light camera body, ideal for carrying in your pocket
  • Powerful and versatile 10x optical zoom wide-angle lens for distant subjects
  • Built-in image stabilizer ensures sharp shots even in low light conditions
  • Good color reproduction and general ease of use

What we don't like about Sony Cyber-shot DSC W690

  • Slow performance, including startup times, lag between shots, and continuous shooting
  • Image quality worsens in low light, with photos becoming noisy and soft starting from ISO 400
  • The autofocus and general functions are average compared to other models in the same category

Verdict

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 is an ultra-compact digital camera featuring a 16.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a versatile 10x optical zoom Sony G lens (25-250mm equivalent). Its main characteristics include a slim 21.7mm body, Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation, and a 3.0-inch LCD screen, along with user-friendly modes like 360 Sweep Panorama and Intelligent Auto. The primary pros are its pocket-friendly portability, vibrant colour reproduction in good lighting, and simplified interface ideal for casual users. However, notable cons include slow overall shooting performance, poor low-light image quality with noticeable noise at higher ISO settings, and a limited 720p HD video resolution compared to more modern full-HD alternatives.

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