Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
(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
- Announced February 2012
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and W690 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX mini was manufactured 2 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX mini matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W690
NX mini | W690 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX mini
W690 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W690
NX mini | W690 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini against the W690.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and W690.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX mini should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-03-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 650 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $530 | $297 |