Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony W690

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 12 months after the W690 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and W690.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Galaxy Camera will have an advantage in sensor tech.