Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W690

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.