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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W690, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W690 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was brought out 7 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S matches up versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W690

 GX-1S W690 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W690 GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2006Newer by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W690

 GX-1S W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S and the W690.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W690 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and W690.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will result in more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
52
lighter than others (605g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W690
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs
Battery style - 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 One One
Cost at release $850 $297