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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 2 months after the W690 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1000 grades vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W690

 NX1000 W690 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX1000

 W690 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W690

 NX1000 W690 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 and the W690.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and W690.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony W690
34
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W690
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-19 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $388 $297