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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W690

 NX mini W690 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX mini

 W690 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W690

 NX mini W690 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (196g)
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
76
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W690
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
38
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W690
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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