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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony W690

 NX100 W690 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX100

 W690 NX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony W690

 NX100 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
66
great battery power (420 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Sony W690
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (420 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony W690
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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