Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690
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55 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX100 was released 17 months prior to the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W690
NX100 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX100
W690 | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | September 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W690
NX100 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 compared to the W690.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and W690.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $386 | $297 |