Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
(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 NX5 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W690, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX5 was unveiled 21 months before the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W690
NX5 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung NX5
W690 | NX5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W690
NX5 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 vs the W690.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W690 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and W690.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $297 |