Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S3000
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-S3000 has about 18 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S3000
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
VS
Sensor area
18 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S300028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W690- Area ratio
- 1.54:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 54.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-S3000MetricCyber-shot DSC-W690
10.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
4.96 × 3.72Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.35 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.83 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
54.74 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
6.98Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
119 gWeight142 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion NP-BN battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S3000 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W690 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Released in 2012, Cyber-shot DSC-W690 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.