Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and the Olympus Stylus Tough 6010, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 was introduced in February 2012 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
      4. Advantage of Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Sony W690
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 over Olympus Stylus Tough 6010.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3968 x 2976
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 250 mm vs 102 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 3.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.5
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) vs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

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      Sony W310
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      12.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      20.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

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      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Olympus 6010
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.1
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 2 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Internal Storage 27 MB vs 45 MB

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      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm S8500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      14 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
        Internal Storage27 MB45 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 comes with LI-50C battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 has a single xD Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and 4.00 m on Olympus Stylus Tough 6010..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.87") and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 body has dimensions of 95 x 63 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.48 x 0.87"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and give both of them the score of 52 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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