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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was released 11 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV150F scores vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W690

 DV150F W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung DV150F

 W690 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W690

 DV150F W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F vs the W690.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and W690.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent DV150F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W690
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $297