Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W690

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 16 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an advantage in sensor tech.