Samsung NX200 vs Sony W690

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 and Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX200 was unveiled within a month of the W690 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX200 grades against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 versus the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and W690.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.