Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony WX500 and Sony W690 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony WX500 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Sony W690 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.87″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and the Sony W690. Sony W690 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Sony WX500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony WX500 and Sony W690.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W690 is significantly lighter (94g ) than the Sony WX500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony WX500 and Sony W690's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony WX500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony W690 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to WX500.