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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony W690

 NX1100 W690 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2012More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX1100

 W690 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony W690

 NX1100 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony W690
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony W690
34
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony W690
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-11 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
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 rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $297