Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W690
NX210 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX210
W690 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W690
NX210 | W690 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |