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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 7 months later than the W690 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W690

 Galaxy Camera 3G W690 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W690 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W690

 Galaxy Camera 3G W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the W690.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W690
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $606 $297