Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-W690 is a 16MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with HD (720p) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-W690
Key Features — Sony DSC-W690
16MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at 16 megapixels via a 1/2.3-inch sensor processed by Sony's BIONZ engine for everyday shooting.
Optical Image Stabilization: OIS physically compensates for camera shake, providing more effective blur reduction than digital stabilization alternatives.
ISO 80–3200 Range: Covers a broad sensitivity range to maintain usable exposures in both bright outdoor and lower-light indoor conditions.
Face Detection Autofocus: Automatically detects and tracks faces in the frame, keeping portraits sharp with minimal manual input.
Eight Creative Color Profiles: Includes options like Toy Camera, Partial Colour, and Pop Colour for in-camera creative effects without post-processing.
3.0-Inch LCD Display: Clear Photo TFT LCD screen makes it easy to compose shots and review images in a range of lighting conditions.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-W690
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 16MP |
| Processor | BIONZ |
| ISO Range | 80 – 3200 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | Center, Face Detection, Tracking |
| Max Photo Resolution | null |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | HD (720p) |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Sony DSC-W690
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on a 1/2.3-inch, 16MP sensor processed by Sony's BIONZ engine. The ISO range runs from 80 to 3200, and the camera relies on Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) — not digital stabilization — to keep images sharp. Autofocus draws on Contrast Detection and Face Detection AF, with support for subject tracking and focus point modes including Center, Face Detection, and Tracking.
The rear 3.0-inch Clear Photo TFT LCD delivers 230,400 dots of resolution in a fixed panel. For creative shooting, eight photo color profiles are available, including Toy Camera, Partial Colour, Soft High-Key, and Pop Colour, alongside Standard, Vivid, Sepia, and Black & White. Video records at 30fps in 8-bit color using the Standard profile.
The built-in flash reaches 3.3 meters and supports Auto, On, Off, and Slow Sync modes. Storage accepts SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The body is plastic with metal accents, measuring 94 x 56 x 22 mm and weighing 142g, and runs on an NP-BN battery rated at approximately 220 shots or 110 minutes.
Pros — Sony DSC-W690
- ✓Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) — not digital — for genuine shake reduction
- ✓16MP resolution from a 1/2.3-inch sensor processed by Sony's BIONZ engine
- ✓ISO range of 80–3200 for shooting in varied lighting conditions
Cons — Sony DSC-W690
- ✗No viewfinder — fixed 3.0-inch LCD at 230,400 dots is the only framing option
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
- ✗Battery rated at approximately 220 shots, which is modest for a full day of shooting
Videos — Sony DSC-W690
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