Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(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
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W690, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W690 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1L was introduced 7 years prior to the W690 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L scores versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W690
GX-1L | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung GX-1L
W690 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2006 | Newer by 73 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W690
GX-1L | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L provides physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W690 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and W690.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W690 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $297 |