Samsung CL5 vs Sony W690

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W690 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W690 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was launched 4 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL5 scores vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony W690 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.