Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W690

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 23 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W690.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.