Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Announced February 2012
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX2000 was released 22 months later than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX2000 grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W690
NX2000 | W690 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX2000
W690 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W690
NX2000 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the W690.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and W690.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $297 |