Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was brought out 14 months later than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1100 matches up versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 against the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and W690.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.