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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX210 and Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was brought out 6 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX210 matches up versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W690

 NX210 W690 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX210

 W690 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W690

 NX210 W690 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX210 compared to the W690.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and W690.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony W690
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony W690
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony W690
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W690
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-14 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 220 images
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $625 $297